Functional characteristics of modified Canavalia ensiformis flour: effect of boiling time and yeast concentration
摘要
This study investigated the effect of boiling time and yeast concentration on the functional and physicochemical properties of fermented jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) flour. A factorial randomized block design (3 × 3) was used to assess three boiling durations (20, 40, and 60 min) and three yeast concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3%). Parameters evaluated included water content, protein content, crude fiber content, water holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC), and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) content. The optimal treatment (60 min boiling with 3% yeast) significantly improved crude fiber (16.09%), WHC (95.14%) and OHC (191.12%), while reducing HCN content to a safe level (2.47 ppm). These results indicate that optimized fermentation and thermal processing can enhance the nutritional and safety profiles of jack bean flour, supporting its potential as a functional ingredient in food formulations.