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The Nutritional Characterization Of The Carob Tree In The Department Of Cochabamba, Karem Khaterine Loma Mercado
The Nutritional Characterization Of The Carob Tree In The Department Of Cochabamba, Karem Khaterine Loma Mercado
Theses and Dissertations
The nutritional value for the following species have been determined: P.pallida, P.laevigata var. andicola, P.flexuosa, P.nigra, P.alba of the genus Proposis. To obtain this purpose surveys were done about the use and consumption of the Carob Tree in the High and Central Valleys of the Cochabamba Department. As a result of the surveys it was determined that the consumption of the pods made up for 54% of human nourishment. The species that were consumed the most were P.pallida and P.laevigata var. andicola. Within the uses of these leguminous pods, the pods are directly consumed in their raw form and on …