Study of Anti-Nutritive Factors in Some New Varieties of Oil Seeds

Oil seeds are an important source of protein in many developing countries. However this protein is not readily available because of anti-nutrients, hence information on the content of anti-nutrients is required. The objective of the study was to determine the status of anti-nutritive factors in some new varieties of oil seeds, viz Sunflower ( Helianths annus ) LSF -11, Sunflower ( Helianths annus) LSF-8, Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) PBNS-12, Safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius) PBNS-40, and Ground nut (Arachis hypogea) JL-24. The anti-nutritional factors analysis showed that cyanogenic glucosides value ranged between 3.457-4.821 mg HCN/100g, tannins 0.40.646 g/100g, oxalates 0.0786-0.180 g/100g, and haemagglutinin activity 1:21:8 Blood group. No inhibition of trypsin was found in these varieties of oil seeds. The concentration of these anti-nutrients in these varieties are closely resembles with each other. Employing appropriate and effective processing techniques could help reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of these antinutritive constituents in plant protein sources.