The effects of infestation by Callosobruchus maculatus on the chemical, nutritional and sensory properties of three cowpea varieties were investigated. Proximate analysis showed that infestation led to an increase in moisture content by 28.6% on the average. Decreases of 10.6%, 46.5% and 11.4% in crude protein, ash and soluble carbohydrate content respectively were observed. For the three cowpea varieties, the minerals sodium, calcium and magnesium decreased by 6.7%, 10% and 1.3% respectively. Indices of fat deterioration, peroxide value and free fatty acids increased by 175%; 242% respectively. Infestation decreased the weight gain, protein efficiency ratio (PER), feed efficiency ratio (FER) and blood glucose levels of experimental rats by 28.5%, 19%; 63.5% and 1.46% respectively. Infestation also led to deterioration of the sensory attributes of food products developed from cowpeas. The colour aroma, taste and texture of these cowpea products were less acceptable than the sensory parameters of products made with uninfested cowpeas.
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OJIMELUKWE, PHILIPPA . "Effects of Infestation by Bruchid Beetles on the Nutritional Quality and Sensory Properties of Cowpeas." Afribary (2018). Accessed April 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/effects-of-infestation-by-bruchid-beetles-on-the-nutritional-quality-and-sensory-properties-of-cowpeas