Search for dissertations about: "Canavalia gladiata"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Canavalia gladiata.

2. 1. Potential of Canavalia gladiata as a food ingredient: Nutritional and Functional aspects

   Author : Sagarika Ekanayake; Avdelningen för livsmedel och läkemedel; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Canavalia gladiata; Sword beans; Nutritional quality; Functional properties; Näringslära; Nutrition;

   Abstract : The tender fruits of the leguminous plant Canavalia gladiata (Sinhala awara, sword beans) are consumed in Sri Lanka as a green vegetable. The mature seeds are also utilized in a variety of ways but not very frequently, in spite of desirable agronomical properties, for cultivation in the country. READ MORE