test for protein in ground nuts
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Health Benefits of Peanuts
Rich in Energy:
Peanuts contain vitamins, minerals, nutrients and anti-oxidants and thus are rich energy sources
Cholesterol:
It lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol in the body.
Growth:
Peanuts are rich in proteins. The amino acids present in them are good for proper growth and development of body.
Fights Stomach Cancer:
Poly-phenolic anti-oxidants are present in the peanuts in high concentrations. P-Coumaric acid has the ability to reduce the risk of stomach cancer by reducing the productions of carcinogenic nitrous-amines.
Fights against Heart Diseases, Nerves Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Infections:
A poly-phenolic anti-oxidant, Resveratrol present in peanuts prevents heart diseases, cancers, nervous diseases and viral or fungal infections efficiently.
Anti-oxidants
Peanuts contain anti-oxidants in high concentrations (7). These anti-oxidants become more active when peanuts are boiled.
Minerals:
Potassium, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium and zinc are some of the minerals present in peanuts. These play an important role in many different body functions.
Colon Cancer:
Peanuts can reduce colon cancer especially in women. Eating at least 2 spoons of peanut butter twice a week can reduce the risk of colon cancer in women by up to 58% and in men by up to 27%. This is one of the best benefits of peanuts for women.
What to do.
To a test tube, add 40 drops of liquid to be tested.
If testing more than one liquid, label each test tube with a marker.
Add 3 drops of Biuret reagent solution to each test tube. Shake gently to mix.
Note any color change. Proteins will turn solution pink or purple.