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摘要
Acrostichum aureum is a perennial mangrove fern with horizontally growing massive rhizome. Nutritional and physicochemical characteristics of the rhizome and extracted starch was examined. The rhizome was found to be a rich source of starch and essential nutrients like protein, fiber, ash, and minerals. The rhizome had 53% starch. Starch granules showed variation in shape and sizes. Amylose content of the starch was 24%. The pH of the starch was slightly acidic. Physicochemical and nutritional studies indicated that fern starch can be used as food substitute and for the pharmaceutical application.
- 出版日期2015-7
