
The genus Mucuna is a potential protein source, but it has been underutilized due to the presence of antinutritional factors, especially L-DOPA. Solid-state fermentation with lactic acid bacteria could be an effective and simple method for reducing these antinutritional factors while simultaneously enriching the protein content. In this work, an experimental analysis identified the variables with the greatest influence on the solid-state fermentation of Mucuna deeringiana. In general, we observed a decrease in pH due to the production of and increase in lactic acid, resulting in a 91% (6.40 to 0.55 g/100 g sample) reduction in L-DOPA, 51% decrease in phenolic compounds (11.65 to 5.70 g/100 g sample), 97% decrease in tannins (1.26 to 0.04 g/100 g sample), and the antioxidant capacity of the fermented flour was 97%, with an increase in protein content of 12%. Furthermore, it demonstrated greater stability over 24 days compared to the control samples, which remained stable for only 3 days. These results suggest that the bacterium has a positive effect on the production of lactic acid, and the nutritional composition can be enhanced by reducing antinutritional factors, especially L-DOPA, that limit the use of this legume. This process proves to be a cost-effective and sustainable method for developing nutritious feed products derived from Mucuna flours.
TP500-660, legumes, Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol, L-DOPA, lactic acid, antinutritional factors
TP500-660, legumes, Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol, L-DOPA, lactic acid, antinutritional factors
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