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Chemical composition of root and tuber peels.
| Peels | Cellulose (%) | Hemicellulose (%) | Lignin (%) | Ash (%) | Protein (%) | Lipid (%) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassava (f.w.) | 37.90 | 23.90 | 7.50 | 4.50 | 4.73 | 0.19 | [158,159] |
| Yam (f.w.) | - | - | - | 4.45 | 6.60 | 1.12 | [160] |
| Potato (f.w.) | 15.00 | 39.00 | 10.00 | 6.34 | 8.00 | 2.60 | [161,162] |
f.w. = fresh weight; d.w. = dry weight.
