Table 2.
Amino acids composition of hemp protein isolate (HPI).
| Essential Amino Acid | Content, g/100 g | AAS * | FAO/WHO Pattern for Adults | Satisfaction of Daily Requirement, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isoleucine + Leucine | 5.21 | 47.00 | 3.20 | 141.60 |
| Lysine | 2.88 | 52.00 | 1.60 | 156.60 |
| Methionine + Cysteine | 5.49 | 157.00 | 1.70 | 280.70 |
| Phenylalanine + Tyrosine | 9.63 | 161.00 | 1.90 | 440.30 |
| Threonine | 3.79 | 95.00 | 0.90 | 365.80 |
| Tryptophan | 0.26 | 26.00 | 0.50 | 44.40 |
| Arginine | 15.52 | 0.46 | ||
| Valine | 4.53 | 91.00 | 1.80 | 218.70 |
| Total of essential amino acids | 31.79 | – | ||
| Non-Essential amino acids | ||||
| Arginine | 15.52 | 0.46 | ||
| Histidine | 3.20 | 1.60 | ||
| Proline | 3.44 | 0.61 | ||
| Serine | 4.05 | 0.53 | ||
| Alanine | 3.85 | 0.26 | ||
| Glycine | 3.70 | 0.20 | ||
| Glutamic acid + glutamine | 3.91 | 1.75 | ||
| Asparagine + aspartic acid | 12.53 | 0.88 | ||
* AAS= Amino acid score.