Research Article

Bioefficacy and Safety Assessment of Protein Isolates Obtained from Nonconventional Sources

Table 4

Serum protein profile of experimental rats.

DietsTotal protein (g/dL)Albumin (g/dL)Globulin (g/dL)A/G ratio

SPI6.79 ± 0.323.12 ± 0.253.01 ± 0.251.04 ± 0.09
FPI6.45 ± 0.273.08 ± 0.352.95 ± 0.181.05 ± 0.07
CPI6.66 ± 0.513.10 ± 0.492.91 ± 0.131.07 ± 0.08
Soy6.78 ± 0.383.15 ± 0.193.01 ± 0.281.05 ± 0.08
Casein6.86 ± 0.673.16 ± 0.113.04 ± 0.131.04 ± 0.15

SPI = Sesame protein isolates. FPI = Flaxseed protein isolates. CPI = Canola protein isolates.