The main objective of present study was to investigate the -aminobutyric acid (GABA), crude protein and total
glutamic acid composition of Malaysian’s brown rice varieties. Significant (p < 0.05) difference was observed
among the content of GABA, crude protein and total glutamic acid of thirty five Malaysian’s brown rice varieties. As
shown in results, GABA contents in Malaysian brown rice seeds ranged between 0.01 and 0.1 (mg/g). The quantity
of glutamic acid and protein contents varied between 10.1-15.2 (mg/g) and 6.99-10.17 %, respectively. A significant
(p < 0.05) positive correlation (r² = 0.820) exists between the concentration levels of protein and glutamic acid. On
the other hand, a significant (p < 0.05) positive correlation (r² = 0.507) was also observed between the glutamic acid
and GABA contents.
کلید واژگان :
Brown rice; -Aminobutyric acid; Glutamic acid; Protein
