Research Article

Protein and Metalloprotein Distribution in Different Varieties of Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): Effects of Cooking

Table 8

Cu and Fe concentration associated with precipitated proteins without phaseolin and phaseolin.

Concentration (g g−1) ± standard deviation
( = 3)
Fe Cu
RawCookedRawCooked

Common beans
Precipitated proteins without phaseolin8.9 ± 0.117 ± 14.2 ± 0.92.6 ± 0.4
Phaseolin3.2 ± 0.12.4 ± 0.10.72 ± 0.040.86 ± 0.03

Black beans
Precipitated proteins without phaseolin5.6 ± 0.314 ± 14.1 ± 0.51.8 ± 0.1
Phaseolin2.9 ± 0.12.3 ± 0.10.84 ± 0.031.2 ± 0.1