Table 1.
Proximate macronutrients content (g/100 g of dry matter) and energy value of the flours.
| Wheat Flour | Coconut (CO) Flour | Chestnut (CH) Flour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture (%) | 12.75 ± 0.01 c | 4.37 ± 0.01 a | 6.80 ± 0.01 b |
| Protein | 14.25 ± 0.04 b | 19.47 ± 0.12 c | 6.93 ± 0.18 a |
| Fat | 2.03 ± 0.01 a | 24.83 ± 0.16 b | 3.78 ± 0.02 a |
| Ash | 0.71 ± 0.01 a | 3.54 ± 0.01 c | 1.98 ± 0.01 b |
| Carbohydrates | 67.41 ± 0.02 b | 15.02 ± 0.08 a | 68.02 ± 0.06 b |
| Insoluble dietary fibre | 1.75 ± 0.04 a | 31.70 ± 0.11 c | 10.91 ± 0.68 b |
| Soluble dietary fibre | 1.10 ± 0.25 a | 1.07 ± 0.08 a | 1.58 ± 0.13 b |
| Total dietary fibre | 2.85 ± 0.22 a | 32.77 ± 0.19 c | 12.49 ± 0.81 b |
| Energy value (kJ) | 1489.6 ± 35.7 a | 1785.1 ± 9.1 b | 1500.9 ± 13.9 a |
| Energy value (kcal) | 356.0 ± 8.5 a | 426.7 ± 2.2 b | 358.7 ± 3.3 a |
The values represent the mean ± standard deviation (n = 3, for each flour type). The values in a row with different letters are significantly different (p < 0.05).