Abstract

Dwi Hudiyanti^*, Aditya Putri Arya, Parsaoran Siahaan and Linda Suyati

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/310423

The chemical composition and phospholipids content of Indonesian Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) were determined. This was conducted with a view to supply data to direct industrial utilization of these seeds. The proximate study revealed the following information: total protein 34.6%, total fat 2.4%, fibre 1.2%, ash 2.8%, moisture 12.5% and phospholipids 0.1%. FTIR analysis confirmed the specific peaks for phospholipids and GCMS analysis showed that the fatty acid residues of the phospholipids were palmitic and oleic acids. This study has established useful information for further utilization of this seeds.

chemical composition; Phospholipids; industrial utilization

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