Some physical and nutritional properties of cowpea seed (Vigna sinensis L.)


Kabas O., Yilmaz E., Ozmerzi A., Akinci İ.

JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING, vol.79, no.4, pp.1405-1409, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 79 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2006.04.022
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1405-1409
  • Keywords: cowpea (Vigna sinensis L.), physical properties, nutritional properties
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Several physical and nutritional properties of cowpea seed (Vigna sinensis L.) from Antalya was determined. The physical properties of the cowpea seed are necessary for the design of equipment for harvesting, processing, transportating, sorting and separating of seeds.