Table 1.
Chemical composition of olive mill leaves (OML) and olive leaves (OL) 1.
| Component (%) | OML | OL |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 8.10 ± 0.38 1 | 9.34 ± 0.35 1 |
| Cellulose (as glucose) | 11.73 ± 0.14 1 | 15.84 ± 0.29 1 |
| Hemicellulose | 7.92 ± 0.05 1,2 | 8.62 ± 0.10 1,2 |
| Mannitol | 0.76 ± 0.02 1 | 2.81 ± 0.03 1 |
| Acid soluble lignin | 5.40 ± 0.09 1 | 7.46 ± 0.37 1 |
| Acid insoluble lignin | 35.16 ± 0.05 1,3 | 28.85 ± 1.05 1,3 |
| N in acid-insoluble lignin | 1.06 ± 0.11 1 | 0.82 ± 0.04 1 |
| Ash | 10.04 ± 0.08 1 | 6.24 ± 0.06 1 |
1 Dry basis. 2 Composed of arabinose, xylose, and galactose. 3 With N.