Comparative account on Bioactive potential of Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. and Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars.
- 1. Department of Botany, Shivaji University Kolhapur.
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The nutraceutical, phytochemical, and bioactive properties of Cajanus cajan and Cajanus scarabaeoides were compared in a study. While C. scarabaeoides has the ability to produce bioactive substances, C. cajan is commonly grown for its nutritional and medicinal qualities. Both species are resilient to harsh environments. Both herbs have been used traditionally to cure a variety of illnesses. In Nigeria, C. cajan is used to treat cancer. Pigeon pea is rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, and ash, making it a valuable food source in India. During malting, protein to C. cajan (21 mg/g) and fat content increase, while ash content decreases. Processing methods like de-hulling can lead to nutrient losses. Pigeon pea has potential to mitigate protein deficiency, with varying nutritional content per 100 grams.
C. scarabaeoides was higher in total free amino acids (7.18 mg/g) than C. cajan (5.59 mg/g). C. scarabaeoides also has more soluble sugars (8.34 mg/g) than C. cajan (6.67 mg/g), but not significantly. However, C. cajan contains more soluble phenols (1.29 mg/g) than C. scarabaeoides (0.97 mg/g). C. scarabaeoides has higher protein content (28.26 mg/g) compared PPI hydrolysates shows antioxidant capacities, indicating potential as bioactive peptides for functional food ingredients. C. scarabaeoides and C. cajan exhibit significant antioxidant properties, with potential applications in health foods. C. cajan also shows higher nitrate reductase activity compared to C. scarabaeoides. Additionally, methanolic and methanol extracts of C. cajan demonstrate antidiabetic effects, suggesting a role in diabetes management.
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