Phytochemicals from edible bean process streams

摘要

The invention relates to a composition comprising a phytochemical, in particular, polyphenolic extract derived from a source containing one or more of the following: anthocyanins, flavonols, proanthocyanindins, isoflavones, lectins, saponins, sapogenins, vitamins, minerals and functional proteins. The invention further provides a process for the production of an anthocyanin or flavonol extract from an edible bean source, the process comprising providing the edible beans, contacting the edible beans with an aqueous solution to produce an aqueous extract, and separating the aqueous extract from the edible beans. The invention further provides a method of treating or reducing the probablitity of developing a condition in a human, comprising administering the anthocyanin or flavonol composition of the invention, wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of cancer, stroke, elevated blood cholesterol, hypertension, myocardial infarction, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory disorders.