Research Article | Published: 01 September 2006

An evaluation of the nutrient contents of the edible shoots of four species of Rattans from India

C. Renuka and James P. Thomas

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 173-177 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2006-4N8RR7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Four rattan species C. tenuis Roxb., C. thwaitesii Becc. & Hook.f., C. hookerianus Becc. and C. rivalis Thw. ex Trim., were studied to raise information on the nutrient value of the edible shoots. The rattan species contain a considerable amount of protein, when compared to other palm shoots. Among mineral nutrients, calcium, manganese and iron contents are higher which are important elements in human metabolic activities. Three months old shoots are best suited for consumption.

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Renuka, C. and Thomas, J.P., 2006. An evaluation of the nutrient contents of the edible shoots of four species of Rattans from India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 13(3), pp.173-177. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2006-4N8RR7

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