To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study on the effect
of semolina supplementation with processed legume flours on
protein quality of pasta. Ethanol-extracted lupin flour, as well as
fermented or germinated pigeon pea flours are protein sources of
higher quality than raw flours for formulating new pasta products.
Incorporation of these processed legume flours to semolina
improved considerably the protein quality of pasta. These new
pasta products would be very valuable in countries where these
products are used as staple foods and their utilization should be not
underestimated in feeding poor countries across the world.