Characterization of Calcium Compounds in Opuntia ficus indica as a Source of Calcium for Human Diet

Analyses of calcium compounds in cladodes, soluble dietary fiber (SDF), and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) of Opuntia ficus indica are reported. The characterization of calcium compounds was performed by using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, and infrar...

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Main Authors: Isela Rojas-Molina, Elsa Gutiérrez-Cortez, Moustapha Bah, Alejandra Rojas-Molina, César Ibarra-Alvarado, Eric Rivera-Muñoz, Alicia del Real, Ma. de los Angeles Aguilera-Barreiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/710328
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