Assessment of black gram milling by-product as a potential source of nutrients.

The present study was carried out to classify and
explore the nutrient distribution of black gram milling byproduct, with an intention to find value-added applications.
The by-product was classified into two fractions, i.e.,
fraction BRGA (By-product Rich in Germ and Aleurone)
and husk and their nutritional profiles were compared to
cotyledon and whole seed (naive and germinated). BRGA
found to be the richest source of protein (31.38%), minerals
(Mg, Na, Fe, Zn and Mn) with appreciable amount of
soluble dietary fiber (3.13%). Husk was the richest source
of total dietary fiber (79.62%). Furthermore, both byproducts were endowed with valuable essential amino acid
and fatty acid profiles when compared to cotyledon and
whole seeds. Overall, the present study revealed that the
black gram by-product is a promising food ingredient that
can be processed to obtain fractions rich in protein, fiber,
essential fatty acids and minerals, for developing specialty
foods for target population.