Quality of multicomponent extrudates with faba beans [Vicia faba]

The quality of multicomponent extrudates in which the grit from whole or hulled faba beans or faba beans and Triticale, or faba beans and buckwheat, or faba beans and casein partially substituted the com grit was analysed. Faba beans increased the content of protein and some minerals (Ca, Fe., Zn) in extrudates, improved their organoleptic properties, especially crispness, and water absorbability. Biological evaluation revealed that hulled faba beans (30%), but mostly admixture of faba beans (25%) and casein (5%) increased diet intake and nutritional value of extrudates (NPR raised from 2.55 in control to 3.46 and 3.76, respectively).