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Sneha Verma
Khesari Dal (Lathyrus sativus L.)
Lathyrus sativus L. generally known as Khesari Dal is a popular pulse food mainly found in many parts of India. Although it is very tasty and a protein rich(around 30g/100g edible seed). But contains a harmful substance like Neurotoxin called as a Lathrogen and contains a high amount of free lhomoargining which acts a precursor of lysine in higher animals, overconsumption can cause an upper neuron disease known as neurolathyrism- an irreversible paralysis of lower limbs. The level of this compound in dry seeds differs depending on genetic factor and environmental conditions.
Lathyrus sativus L. generally known as Khesari Dal is a popular pulse food mainly found in many parts of India. Although it is very tasty and a protein rich(around 30g/100g edible seed). But contains a harmful substance like Neurotoxin called as a Lathrogen and contains a high amount of free lhomoargining which acts a precursor of lysine in higher animals, overconsumption can cause an upper neuron disease known as neurolathyrism- an irreversible paralysis of lower limbs. The level of this compound in dry seeds differs depending on genetic factor and environmental conditions.
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3 comments:
then it may be harmful or not?
Hmm if taken in small quantity its ok but if regular intake is taken it might b harmfull
Dear Sneha,
I really like this picture of Khesari dal, woudl you be able to send me a high resolution copy? I'm hoping to use it as part of the blog on the kew website.
Thanks,
Sarah
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