Analysis of Nutrition Content in Longan Seeds

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The nutrition composition of Longan seeds was analysed in this paper.The results showed that starch,reducing sugar and protein are abundant in Longan seeds,as well as mineral elements which mainly contain K,Ca,Mg,P.The content of VA(<0.56µg/100g) and VE(0.55mg/kg) were determined.It suggests that Logan seeds are favorable nutrient resource of health food.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 554-556)

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1025-1028

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July 2012

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