Nutritional and biochemical alterations in Vigna radiata (Mung Bean) seeds by germination

Mung bean (Vigna radiata), a rich source of many nutrients with potential health benefits is a commonly used functional food in India. The nutritional composition of Vigna radiata seeds were estimated in terms of carbohydrate, free amino acid, protein, chlorophyll and fat content pre and post germination to assess the biochemical changes in seeds.