Physicochemical and functional properties of a water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from Mung bean (Vigna radiate L.) and its antioxidant activity

A water-soluble polysaccharide (MBP-1) was isolated from Mung bean (Vigna radiate L.) and its physicochemical characterization, functional properties, and antioxidant activity was investigated. Chemical analysis revealed that the contents of carbohydrate, uronic acid, and protein were 33.05 ± 0.10%, 25.83 ± 0.04%, and 3.17 ± 0.36%, respectively. The molecular weight (Mw) of MBP-1 was 146.22 kDa and it was consist of arabinose (Ara), glucose...