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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2005; 11(2): 242-248
Published online Jan 14, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i2.242
Table 1 Proximate composition of dried pulp of tamarind fruit.
ConstituentsProximate composition of the dried pulp powder (%)1
Moisture3.5-8.8
Protein1.7-2.4
Total sugars15.8-25.0
Ash2.1-3.2
Free tartaric acid8.7-11.1
Starch20-41.3