Chemical Composition, Functional Properties, and Effect of Inulin from Tunisian Agave americana L. Leaves on Textural Qualities of Pectin Gel

In this study, the chemical composition and functional properties of Agave americana L. (AA) leaves were determined. The Agave leaves powder had a high amount of total dietary fiber (38.40%), total sugars (45.83%), and protein (35.33%), with a relatively low content in ash (5.94%) and lipid (2.03%)....

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Main Authors: Mohamed Ali Bouaziz, Rabaa Rassaoui, Souhail Besbes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/758697
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