Trypsin inhibitor content in some varieties of soya bean (Glycine max L.) and sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus L.)

Some varieties of soya beans and sunflower seeds were analysed for protein, fat, moisture and trypsin inhibitory activities. The soya beans were high in protein content and all of them were equally high in trypsin inhibitory activity. Some varieties of sunflower seeds were adequate in fat and proteins, some were very low and others were reasonably free from trypsin inhibitors. Extensive cultivation of the sunflower seeds having adequate amount of fat and protein, but free from trypsin inhibitor should be encouraged.