Methods of processing of some under-utilized yam and cocoyam tuber varieties: effect on carotenoid content
Identification and quantification of carotenoids from yam and cocoyam were evaluated after different processing methods. Seven carotenoids were identified by HPLC-DAD both in the raw and processed tubers. The mean carotenoids in yam, D. cayenensis was α-carotene (0.78 μg/g), 9-cis-β-carotene (0.71 μ...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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2016
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77139 |
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