Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
Leaf protein obtained from lucerne was fed to pre-school children, for a period of three years. These children who were on leaf protein were compared against those who received milk in the place of leaf protein, leaf protein + 300 calories, 300 calories alone and control group who did not get any supplement. The results indicated that 100 grams of leaf protein provides 397 calories, 60 g of protein, 800 mg of calcium, 50 mg of iron and 1.4 µg of B carotene. Leaf protein is acceptable for pre-school children from poor socio-economic groups. Adults need more persuasion. Leaf Protein is digestible and promotes growth. Leaf protein can be produced only in a central place and where there is lushious growth of non-edible leaves.
Citation
Devadas, R P. and Vijayalaks, P, "Use of Leaf Protein as Human Food" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 10.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses9/10)
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Use of Leaf Protein as Human Food
Kyoto Japan
Leaf protein obtained from lucerne was fed to pre-school children, for a period of three years. These children who were on leaf protein were compared against those who received milk in the place of leaf protein, leaf protein + 300 calories, 300 calories alone and control group who did not get any supplement. The results indicated that 100 grams of leaf protein provides 397 calories, 60 g of protein, 800 mg of calcium, 50 mg of iron and 1.4 µg of B carotene. Leaf protein is acceptable for pre-school children from poor socio-economic groups. Adults need more persuasion. Leaf Protein is digestible and promotes growth. Leaf protein can be produced only in a central place and where there is lushious growth of non-edible leaves.
