Mung bean

Abundant Asian bean with high protein and gelling functionality
protein nutrition
allergenicity
flavor
functionality
cost
crop supply
●= excellent ●= good ●= fair ●= low ●= poor

Dry composition

sourcing

  • Major crop in E & SE Asia, India
  • Low-cost raw material
  • Emerging protein extract

nutrition

PDCAAS 0.55

Limiting AA: Met & Cys

Rich in fiber, potassium, magnesium

Antinutritional factors

properties

  • High solubility
  • Gelling
  • Savory flavor

applications

  • Plant-based meat
  • Egg alternatives
  • Starch used for noodles, jelly, crepes