Research Article

A comparison of nutritional values and antioxidant levels of desi and Turkish kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seeds

Volume: 41 Number: 4 December 29, 2020
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A comparison of nutritional values and antioxidant levels of desi and Turkish kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seeds

Abstract

Chickpea has an increasing importance due to potential as a functional food. This study aimed to compare three kabuli genotypes (Gülümser, Sarı and Arda) with three desi genotypes (ICC 3996, Gaffa and ICC 12004) considering nutrients and antioxidant capacity. Therefore, nutritional values of seeds were analyzed in terms of tota l protein, carbohydrate and mineral element contents, while total phenolic and total flavonoid contents besides ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging capacities were tested to investigate antioxidant capacities. Kabuli genotypes were superior to desi genotypes considering seed weight, seed volume and hydration capacity. All genotypes except ICC 3996 were rich in protein. Despite its small seeds, ICC 3996 genotype was identified as the richest genotype according to carbohydrate content. ICC 3996 and Arda had superiority over other genotypes according to ABTS and DPPH antioxidant capacities. Sarı and Gülümser were determined to be superior to other genotypes according to phenolic and flavonoid contents. Desi genotypes were superior to kabuli genotypes considering Ca, Na, Mg, Fe and Cu contents, while Mn and Ni contents were significantly higher in kabuli seeds. The results of the study showed that all genotypes can be accepted as functional food, supported by rich nutritional values and mineral contents.

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Supporting Institution

Giresun University Scientific Research Unit

Project Number

FEN-BAP-A-230218-34

Thanks

The work was supported by grants from Giresun University Scientific Research Unit (project no. FEN-BAP-A-230218-34). We would like to thank to Dr. Dürdane İnci Mart for providing chickpea seeds.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Structural Biology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 29, 2020

Submission Date

July 8, 2020

Acceptance Date

November 17, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 41 Number: 4

APA
Kalefetoğlu Macar, T., & Macar, O. (2020). A comparison of nutritional values and antioxidant levels of desi and Turkish kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seeds. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 41(4), 764-774. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.766815

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