Anti Nutritional Factor of Protein from Plant Sources
Sources of protein 1. Legumes and Oil seeds = 22-40% protein d.w. deficient in “S containing amino acids” (for e.g. methionine and cysteine) 2. Cereals = 6-14% protein deficient in lysine
Anti Nutritional Factors anti-nutrients are that which act to reduce nutrient intake, digestion, absorption and utilization and may produce other adverse effects. causes depressions in growth performance and health mechanisms include reducing protein digestibility, binding to various nutrients or damaging the intestinal wall, thereby lowering digestive efficiency
Types of Anti Nutritional Factors type A: substances primarily interfering with the digestion of proteins or the absorption and utilization of amino acids (antiproteins) substances interfering with the absorption or metabolic utilization of minerals (antiminerals) substances that inactivate or destroy vitamins or otherwise increase the need for vitamins (antivitamins) type B: type C: