Amino acid score

Amino acid score, in combination with protein digestibility, is the method used to determine if a protein is complete. PDCAAS and DIAAS are the two major protein standards which determine the completeness of proteins by their unique composition of essential amino acids.[1]

The ACS calculation indicates the ratio of amino acid present in food. By using an amino acid score, it can be indicated if a protein will meet all amino acid needs of the body. If the ACS meets the required score it will be a completed or ideal protein. To calculate the amino acid score the formula used is, the milligram of amino acid in 1 gram of test protein/ the milligram of amino acid of reference protein multiplied by 100.[2]

References
  1. Report of an FAO Expert Consultation (2013). Dietary protein quality evaluation in human nutrition. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). ISBN 9789251074176.
  2. Dr. SHAILENDRA MEENA (2013-09-17). "Proteins simplified". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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