In this chapter, a critical review of the most recent and important research about functional cowpea proteins. However, research on the identification of functional proteins from cowpea, their metabolic functions and applications in the food, health and other industries are still scarce. Cowpea is rich in nutraceuticals compounds such as dietary fibre, antioxidants and polyunsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, whose health benefits and use in the food industry have been extensively studied. This legume is strategic for the food security and health of millions of people in the world.
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is among the pulse’s species of greatest economic and social importance.
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