Determination of the Nitrogen to Protein Conversion Factor in Eggs of Coturnix Coturnix L. (Japanese Quail) [Determinación del Factor: De Conversión de Nitrógeno a Proteína en Huevos de Coturnix Coturnix L. (Codorniz Japonesa)]

In this work, the nitrogen conversion factor in eggs Coturnix coturnix L. (Japanese quail), was determined. 850 eggs of Coturnix coturnix L. were analyzed, the maximum precipita-tion and extraction pH was determined by the Kjeldahl meth-od, at different acidic and basic pH. The protein conversion factors found for white and yolk were 6.33 and 6.30 respec-tively. These results justify its consumption compared to other food sources, high in protein in the human diet. © 2020, Venezuelan Society of Pharmacology and Clinical and Therapeutic Pharmacology. All rights reserved.