Effect Of Chemical Pre- Milling Treatments On The Physico-chemical Properties Of Mucuna Sloanei ‘ukpo’

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of chemical pre-milling treatment on the physico-chemical as well as pasting properties of Mucuna sloanei ‘ukpo’ flour. The seeds were treated with Distilled water, Citric Acid, Sodium bicarbonate, and Sodium Chloride solutions at various levels of concentration (1% 2.50%, 5% 7.5%, 10% w/v) before milling into flour. Proximate and functional properties of the flour were evaluated. Functional property analysis, of the Chemical treated flour showed that flour of distilled water gave best results for swelling index (3.50); Distilled water treated sample ga…