Abstract:Concentrations of calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and phosphorus were determined in white asparagus (Asparagus officinalis, L.) by atomic absorption spectrophotometry to investigate and estimate if the influence of industrial processing on mineral content and mineral nutritional value of different varieties, diameters and portions of white asparagus spears. Four‐factor anova (processing, variety, diameter and portion) and a Scheffè test (P < 0.05) established statistically significant differences and dif… Show more
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