Essays about: "lentil"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word lentil.

  1. 1. Optimizing the preparation of cooked chickpea

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Julia Engsner; [2020]
    Keywords : chickpeas; pulses; legumes; boiling; cooking; soaking; treatment; preparation; optimization;

    Abstract : The demand of processing pulses (dry beans, lentil, and peas) into various foods has increased over the recent years as they are considered a sustainable and healthy food. Thus, a sustainable processing of them is equally important for the future. READ MORE

  3. 2. Suitable areas for cultivation of protein-rich crops in Sweden : An GIS-based study on 7 protein-rich crops

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Fanny Cardegård; [2020]
    Keywords : drought; flooding; legumes; protein-rich crops; pseudo-cereals;

    Abstract : Conditions are predicted to become more favorable for protein-rich crops in Northern Europe, which bring opportunities for cultivation of protein-rich crops in Sweden. This study assessed the current suitability for cultivation of protein-rich crops in Sweden based on biophysical conditions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Suitability of different pulses in falafel making – a new application for Swedish foods

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Johanna Janhager; [2020]
    Keywords : pulses; grain legumes; Swedish agriculture; product development; falafel; Texture Profile Analysis; sensory analysis;

    Abstract : There is potential for growing several types of pulses in Sweden. An increased domestic pulse cultivation and consumption could have many positive effects, such as reduced climate impacts, furthering of local societies, improved soils and increased resilience in food production. READ MORE

  5. 4. Managing uncertainties and development of grain legumes in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Jenny Östberg; [2019]
    Keywords : pea; lentil; farmer; trader; variability; cultivation; consumption; food;

    Abstract : Grain legumes have proven in many studies to have beneficial effects on both the agricultural system and for human health. Agronomic and environmental benefits with the lower use of synthetic nitrogen, improvement of soil health, and contribution towards a more diverse agricultural system has alongside with the high nutritional value proven the grain legumes importance of presence. READ MORE

  6. 5. Antinutritionella faktorer i baljväxter : hälsoeffekter, halter och effekter av beredning

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Ylva Henriksson; [2017]
    Keywords : baljväxter; antinutritionella faktorer; proteasinhibitorer; α-amylasinhibitorer; lektiner; saponiner; α-galaktosider; fytat; tanniner; oxalat; lektiner; sojaböna; lupin; bondböna; trädgårdsböna; ärta; lins; beredning; tillagning;

    Abstract : Konsumtion av baljväxter som livsmedel har positiva hälsoeffekter men begränsas av förekomsten av antinutritionella faktorer (ANF). ANF minskar utnyttjandet av näringsämnen genom olika mekanismer, till exempel inhibering av digestionsen-zymer eller komplexbindning med mikro- och makronutrienter, och kan vara direkt skadliga i stora mängder. READ MORE