Study of Biological Active Factors in Some New Varieties of Minor Millet Seeds

Abstract- Minor millets are important source of protein in many developing countries. However this protein is not readily available because of biological active factors (anti-nutrients), hence information on the content of anti-nutrients is necessary, before including these seeds in diet. The biological active factors like polyphenol (tannins), oxalates, trypsin inhibitor activity,cynogenetics glycosides and heamagglutinin activities were studied in the varieties of minor millet seeds, viz Eleusine coracana(varieties FM & HR), Paspalum scrobiculatum (varieties 41,48 & 493)