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  • Title: Carica candicans Gray (Mito), an alimentary resource from Peruvian flora.
    Author: De Feo V, De Simone F, Arroyo GA, Senatore F.
    Journal: J Agric Food Chem; 1999 Sep; 47(9):3682-4. PubMed ID: 10552704.
    Abstract:
    In addition to some histological observations, the chemical composition of Carica candicans Gray (Caricaceae) fruit and seeds, a plant common in Peruvian nutritional habits, was determined. The fruit contains high amounts of total proteins (8.2% on dry weight basis) and carbohydrates (70.1%) and appreciable contents of vitamin C and minerals. The oil extracted from seeds is in high amount (41. 6%). The fatty acid composition, with a prevalence of oleic, palmitic, and linoleic acids, suggests a possible use of this oil in alimentation.
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