Table 1.
The effect of grinding on chemical composition and physical characteristics of the same pea
| Pea coarse flour (PCF) | Pea fine flour (PFF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical composition (g kg−1 DM) | ||
| Crude protein | 244 | 237 |
| Starch | 572 | 548 |
| Neutral detergent fiber | 154 | 104 |
| Acid detergent fiber | 106 | 71 |
| Acid detergent lignin | 4 | 3 |
| Ash | 23 | 24 |
| Physical characteristics | ||
| Median diameter (μm) | 2825.4 | 344.6 |
| Specific surface area (m2 g−1) | 0.036 | 0.148 |
| Apparent density (g cm−1) | 1.445 | 1.455 |
PCF obtained with a crushing roller with a 2.5 mm space; PFF obtained with hammer mill with a 2 mm screen.