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Impact of gamma radiation on antioxidant activity in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) and the potential of meatballs formulation with inclusion of the powder of irradiated beans

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In the present study, the effect of gamma radiation on antioxidant activity in faba beans was investigated. Whole seeds were irradiated at doses of 0–10 kGy and the antioxidant activity in samples was assessed by measuring the DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power in the ethanolic extracts of seeds. Exposing of faba bean seeds to ascending doses of gamma irradiation induced significant gradual increases in the antioxidant activity in faba bean and the maximum increases were observed in samples irradiated at dose of 9 kGy. Therefore, the potential of meatballs formulation with inclusion of the powder of 9 kGy irradiated faba beans was investigated with evaluating the antioxidant capacity and oxidative stability in non-irradiated and 4.5 kGy irradiated meatballs. Meatballs formulated with 20% of faba bean powder were highly acceptable. Neither incorporation of irradiated faba bean in meatballs formulation nor irradiation treatments of the prepared meatballs could adversely affect the acceptability of samples. Incorporation of irradiated faba bean, especially at 9 kGy, in meatballs formulation improved the antioxidant activity and oxidative stability in non-irradiated and irradiated samples and increased their refrigerated shelf-life through delaying of the appearance of mold growth on samples. Therefore, healthier meat products with enhanced oxidative stability can be successfully formulated with inclusion of irradiated faba beans.

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Rady, A.H., Toliba, A.O., Badr, H.M. et al. Impact of gamma radiation on antioxidant activity in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) and the potential of meatballs formulation with inclusion of the powder of irradiated beans. J Food Sci Technol 57, 2975–2984 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-020-04330-8

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