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Research Article

Calcium et mucilage dans les feuilles de Adansonia digitata(Baobab)

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Pages 101-104 | Received 21 Mar 1988, Accepted 06 Sep 1988, Published online: 27 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

Leaves of Adansonia digitata are currently ingested by certain west African populations, especially those whose diet is based on millet couscous. These leaves contain an important amount of mucilage (12%) that is supposed to have a harmful effect on food adsorption. As source of calcium, a fraction devoid of mucilage is proposed.

RESUME

Les feuilles d'Adansonia digitata sont couramment consommées par certaines populations de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, surtout par ceux dont la base de l'alimentation est le couscous de mil. Ces feuilles renferment une quantité importante de mucilage (12%) qui aurait une influence néfaste sur l'absorption des aliments. Comme source de calcium, une fraction dépourvue de mucilage est proposée.

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