Claim · model-written summary
The seed has a low protein content.
- Taxon
- Pterygota macrocarpaPterygota macrocarpat0
- Organ / stage
- seede0
- Outcome
- protein contente0
- Direction
- lowe0
Not reportedMaterialGeneCompoundInteractorInteractor roleSecond interactorSecond interactor roleTreatmentComparatorSettingValueQualifier
Verbatim
e0“domestic application of the seed is limited by low protein content”
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 high phytate content, approximately 7%.
- Observation The seed has a high tannin content, 1.6 - 2.4%.
- Observation The seed is a potential source of oil suitable for industrial applications.