Table 1.
Nutritional composition of different parts of G. tinctoria.
| Roots | Inflorescences | Baby Leaves | Adult Leaves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 61.20 ± 0.11 d | 91.35 ± 0.06 a | 90.55 ± 0.10 b | 85.95 ± 0.08 c |
| Ash | 5.13 ± 0.05 d | 11.37 ± 0.12 a | 7.13 ± 0.06 c | 9.96 ± 0.12 b |
| Protein | 2.53 ± 0.05 d | 8.79 ± 0.31 c | 10.55 ± 0.23 b | 13.62 ± 0.85 a |
| Fat | 0.03 ± 0.00 d | 7.96 ± 0.13 a | 1.14 ± 0.16 c | 2.10 ± 0.23 b |
| Total Fiber | 12.62 ± 0.53 d | 41.31 ± 0.55 b | 36.54 ± 0.43 c | 44.19 ± 0.32 a |
| Insoluble Fiber | 10.42 ± 0.25 c | 39.24 ± 1.21 a | 31.55 ± 1.49 b | 39.94 ± 0.93 a |
| Soluble Fiber | 2.21 ± 0.78 b | 2.07 ± 0.66 b | 4.98 ± 1.06 a | 4.25 ± 1.26 a |
| Available Carbohydrates | 79.75 ± 0.59 a | 30.76 ± 0.78 c | 44.78 ± 0.46 b | 30.24 ± 1.60 c |
The results are expressed in g/100 g dry weight (except for moisture: g/100 g fresh weight). In each line, different small letters represent significant differences between samples (p < 0.05).