The chemical composition and functional properties of value of 10% at pH 4.0 and a maximum of 40% at pH snake gourd (
Trichosanthes cucumerina
) seed flour were 11.0. Other functional properties, water and oil absorption, studied. The effects of sample-solvent ratio, nature and foaming and least gelation capacities, are comparable with concentration of solubilizing agents, extraction time as most seeds and nuts reported in the literature. Of all the well as sample pre-treatment on protein solubility were protein solubilizing agents tested, 0.03M NaOH solution studied. The crude protein in the flour (N% x 6.25) was at sample-solvent ratio of 1:10 and extraction period of determined to be 30.18%. The predominant mineral 20mins was found to be the most effective solubilizing elements were potassium (121.60mg100
-1g) and agentforthesnakegourdseedflourprotein. phosphorus (135.0mg 100
-1g). Other elements found in fairly high amounts are Sodium, Magnesium and Zinc.
