Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 53
Crop ID Quinoa
Part Grain
Reported Factor Trypsin inhibitor
Effect The presence of trypsin inhibitor in the intestinal tract reduces the action of trypsin, which is responsible for the digestion of proteins, leading to increased enzyme production by the pancreas with resultant hypertrophy of this organ and reduction in growth.
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method Not stated.
Notes NULL
Metadata Id 8,559