Male Inflorescence Apocarya (Carya illinoinensis) Nutrition Analysis
This research analyzed the morphology and nutrients from two varieties ofapocarya (Carya illinoinensis) male inflorescence.The results showed that apocarya male inflorescence had a high content of protein,12.08%~ 17.90%,rich fiber and amino acids content,and low fat content.Meanwhile,the ratio of 7 kinds of essential amino acids in 17 kinds of amino acids ofapocaryais close to the ideal protein containments of essential amino acid pattern amended by FAO/WHO 1973.Also,it contained numerous mineral elements Ca,Mg,Fe,Zn,Se,etc.Polyphenols and flavonoids content were high in it,which leaded to a strong antioxidant activity.Polysaccharide content reached to 1.001~1.68g/100g,which can provide some health benefits.All of thesemake apocarya a good health care food,accordingly,it's quite worthwhile to make further efforts towards its development and utilization.