To our knowledge, no data has been reported on the
functional properties of the oil obtained from the seeds of
the mungbean cultivars grown in Pakistan. The exploration
of newer dietary sources of bioactive compounds, having
profound health benefits given by essential fatty acids, is
focus of research among food scientists. The present study
is also a part of this series of investigations. The objective
of the present study is the physiochemical characterization
of the oil of commonly cultivated mungbean cultivars in
Pakistan. The information obtained will be useful for
consumers, nutritionists, and agricultural scientists alike.
The physical and biochemical data derived will also be
helpful for researchers in future for further studies. These analytical findings will provide a national database for this
valuable legume crop, which has not been explored so far.