Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Cyperus Esculentus

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2010

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Springer

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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Özet

Chufa (Cyperus esculentus L. Tuber), a member of the Cyperaceae family, is one of the finest nuts from the tropics to the temperate regions [1–3]. It is also known by various other names such as chufa “flatsedge,” “Nut-grass,” “Teki,” “ Tiger Nut,” “Earth Nut,” “ rush nut,” and “edible galingale” [4, 5]. It is considered to be a superior oil that compares favorably with olive oil. The tubers contain up to 30% of a nondrying oil and are used in cooking and in making soap. It does not solidify at 0C [6, 7]. The tubers are said to be aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, stimulant, and tonic [8, 9]. The aim of this study is to establish the physical properties, fatty acid composition, and mineral contents of chufa tuber harvested from the east mediterranean region in November 2005.

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Chemistry of Natural Compounds

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Q4

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46

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2

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Özcan, M. M., Gümüşcü, A., Er, F., Arslan, D., Özkalp, B., (2010). Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Cyperus Esculentus. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 46(2), 276-277. Doi: 10.1007/s10600-010-9586-5