Claim · model-written summary
The seed has a high tannin content, 1.6 - 2.4%.
- Taxon
- Pterygota macrocarpaPterygota macrocarpat0
- Outcome
- tanninse0
- Direction
- highe0
- Value
- 1.6 – 2.4%e0
Not reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageInteractorInteractor roleSecond interactorSecond interactor roleTreatmentComparatorSettingQualifier
Verbatim
e0“high content values for phytate (approximately 7%) and tannins (1.6 – 2.4%)”
t0“Pterygota macrocarpa”
Title
Some Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Components of Pterygota macrocarpa Seed Flour.
I. A. Amoo; Foluso O. Agunbiade http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST10_2_949.pdf 2009
Other claims from this paper (5)
- Observation Pterygota macrocarpa seed is a good source of phosphorous, potassium and zinc.
- Observation The seed has a low moisture content, so its keeping value is good.
- Observation The seed has a low protein content.
- Observation The seed has a high phytate content, approximately 7%.
- Observation The seed is a potential source of oil suitable for industrial applications.