Table 2.
Carbohydrate composition (g 100 g−1) of Cyperus esculentus morphotypes tubers.
| Parameters | Morpho. 1 | Morpho. 2 | Morpho. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starch | 30.54 ± 2.75a | 33.21 ± 1.1a | 30.54 ± 0.5a |
| Sucrose | 18.99 ± 0.56b | 17.98 ± 1.03b | 20.39 ± 1.15a |
| Fructose | 3.02 ± 0.37a | 3.59 ± 0.72a | 1.6 ± 0.69a |
| Glucose | 6.79 ± 1.34a | 6.33 ± 0.97a | 0 ± 0b |
Values are means ± standard deviation for n = 3. Data in the same row followed by different letters are significantly different (p < 0.05).