Extraction of nitrogenous constituents from the Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis)

Proximate and amino acid composition of seeds of Canavalia ensiformis.Toxicity of the kernel fraction for chicks

“…The obtained values in our study were close to those published by D'Mello et al (1985) but differed from the data published by Molina et al (1974) (Leon et aL, 1986;Picard et al, 1987). Only traces of starch were found in testa.…”

Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis): Nutrition related aspects and needed nutrition research

“…The residue from protein extraction contains crude fiber 21.6%, protein 12.1%, ash 13.3% and NFE 38.0% [25]. The stems, leaves, roots and pods of jack beans, like the vegetative parts of most legumes, are also expected to contain high amount of protein, mineral elements, such as calcium and phosphorus and vitamins, such as vitamin A and D. The beans could, therefore, play an important role in supplementation of animal feeds [3].…”

Antioxidant and type II diabetes related enzyme inhibition properties of methanolic extract of an underutilized food legume, Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC: Effect of traditional processing methods

“…In this research health relevant functionality of seeds from Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC (commonly known as jack bean) is explored. The C. ensiformis originated from South America and grown in the tropics and subtropics produces high yields especially in regions of low altitude, high temperature and relative humidity (Molina, Argueta, & Bressani, 1974). Although some may be cultivated in drought-prone areas of Arizona and Mexico, C. ensiformis is considered one of the few pulses that grow well on highly leached, nutrient-depleted low land tropical soils.…”