Table 3.
Physico-chemical characterization of products and species.
| Products/Species | Water Activity (aw) | Moisture Content (%) | Lipids (g/100 g dw) | Protein (g/100 g dw) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalos | ||||
| Adansonia digitata | 0.62 | 10.6 ± 0.2 | 3.2 ± 0.7 | 10.1 ± 0.7 |
| Bombax costatum | 0.61 | 9.8 ± 0.2 | 2.4 ± 0.2 | 10.8 ± 0.9 |
| Sesamum radiatum | 0.31 | 7.0 ± 0.4 | 3.1 + 0.5 | 13.3 + 0.1 |
| Djambos | ||||
| Amaranthus hybridus | 0.78 | 84.2 ± 0.6 | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 21.0 ± 1.0 |
| Hibiscus sabdariffa | 0.98 | 83.0 ± 0.1 | 2.3 + 0.6 | 13.7 ± 0.1 |
Species in bold were analyzed in this study. Means of three replicates ± SD.