Evaluation of Caulote tree leafs (Guazuma ulmifolia Lam) as human's nutrient.
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https://doi.org/10.54495/Rev.Cientifica.v21i2.129Keywords:
Caulote, acute toxicity tests, acceptability , proximal chemical analysis, sensory descriptionAbstract
In order to determine the nutritional composition of caulote leaf (Guazuma ulmifolia Lam), its toxicity for humans, acceptability and preference of two preparations produced from them, caulote leaves were collected in Atescatempa, Jutiapa, dehydrated and grounded at laboratory.
Applying Weende system for proximal chemical analysis, it was determined that the caulote leaves (G. ulmifolia Lam) has a high moisture content, fiber and protein, although less protein than other leaves used in human food. The mineral profile indicates it has a high content of calcium, iron and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium is twice that other leaves as macuy, bledo and amaranth leaves.
The toxicity study indicates that caulote leaves (G. ulmifolia Lam) is not toxic for human consumption. The sensory description indicates that caulote leaves has a rough and ropy texture, resulting in a scraping sensation on the tongue. The acceptability of tamalito with caulote leaves and caulote leaves soup, evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 lowest and 5 highest acceptance), resulted in 4.31 and 2.96 respectively, being this difference significant. The preference was higher for tamalito than soup.
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