2013
DOI: 10.1177/1082013213499769
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Dietary fibre concentrate from Chilean algarrobo (Prosopis chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz) pods: Purification and characterization

Abstract: Prosopis species are generally fast-growing, drought-resistant, nitrogen-fixing trees or shrubs. Fruits of Prosopis spp are indehiscent pods, where pericarp is formed by the epicarp, light brown in colour, and fibrous nature; the mesocarp known as pulp, which is rich in sugars; and the endocarp. The aim of this work was to obtain a fibre concentrate from the pods of Prosopis chilensis Mol. (Stuntz) and to determine the chemical, physical, and technological properties of the pod flour (PF) and of a fibre concen… Show more

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“…e pods of Prosopis cineraria consist of about 70% of the pericarp and 30% of the seeds, while the seeds are brown in color and ovate in shape [8]. e appearance of the Prosopis cineraria tree, leaves, flowers, and pods are demonstrated in Figure 1.…”
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“…e pods of Prosopis cineraria consist of about 70% of the pericarp and 30% of the seeds, while the seeds are brown in color and ovate in shape [8]. e appearance of the Prosopis cineraria tree, leaves, flowers, and pods are demonstrated in Figure 1.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%