Table 4.
Values of the essential amino acid score (AAS) and the essential amino acid index (EAAI) of essential amino acids of breast meat proteins.
| Amino acid | Pattern protein: FAO/WHO, 1991 (g/100 g of protein) | Control | Group I | Group II | Group III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAS (%) | |||||
| Leu | 6.6 | 132 | 125 | 124 | 132 |
| Lys | 5.8 | 162 | 156 | 155 | 164 |
| Val | 3.5 | 143 | 133 | 131 | 142 |
| Phe+Tyr | 6.3 | 154 | 144 | 141 | 137 |
| Ile | 2.8 | 175 | 170 | 170 | 181 |
| Met+Cys | 2.5 | 190 | 218 | 208 | 159 |
| Thr | 3.4 | 146 | 140 | 140 | 149 |
| His | 1.9 | 171 | 233 | 214 | 174 |
| ∑ EAAI | 32.8 | 158 | 161 | 157 | 154 |
Abbreviations: FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization; WHO, World Health Organization.