Table 2.
Results of quantification of free amino acids in caterpillar fungi and recovery tests
| Sample | Analyte | Found (mg /g) * | Added (mg /g) | Recovery (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. sinensis | Glu | 2.62 ± 0.108 | 0.250 | 103.5 |
| Arg | 3.77 ± 0.079 | 0.250 | 101.6 | |
| Phe | 1.51 ± 0.059 | 0.250 | 95.8 | |
| Tyr | 0.63 ± 0.008 | 0.250 | 102.8 | |
| Trp | 0.83 ± 0.032 | 0.250 | 97.7 | |
| C. militaris | Glu | 4.44 ± 0.231 | 1.000 | 102.6 |
| Arg | 4.19 ± 0.046 | 1.000 | 98.3 | |
| Phe | 0.94 ± 0.034 | 1.000 | 99.5 | |
| Tyr | 1.06 ± 0.023 | 1.000 | 104.4 | |
| Trp | 3.53 ± 0.035 | 1.000 | 105.1 |
mean ± SD, n=3.