3.6.4. Emulsion capacity
Emulsifying capacity (EC) of alhydwan seed flour is depicted in
Table 1. The results show that alhydwan seed flour is generally a
good emulsifying agent. Emulsifying capacity of a given food
depends on the amount of starch, fat, sterol and protein present.
The protein content of alhydwan flour is lower than the other kinds
of legume flour; hence, indicating relatively poor emulsion capacity.
Therefore, it can be only be useful in foods requiring lower
emulsion formation and long foam shelf life functionalities.