JACK BEANS

Uses

Jack beans has been used in the extraction of Concanavalin A (Con A) lectin.

General Description

Jack beans or Carnavalia ensiformis is a leguminous plant rich in proteins that produces mass amounts of green fodder. It is a source of feed supplement for dwarf goats.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Jack beans may be used as a "crude urease." Jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis) is a potential source of protein and local feed ingredient. It contains essential amino acids. Jack bean is also rich in phenol, isoflavones, niacin, saponins, and fibre and possesses hypocholesterolemic properties.