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The nutritional characteristics of the seeds of C. album and C. quinoa were investigated using standard analytical methods. The results indicate that the seeds of the neglected species of C. album were rich in moisture and ash content, crude proteins, crude lipids and carbohydrates. On comparison, the values of protein and total sugar content in the seeds of C. album and C. quinoa is much lower than that of the other grains. However, the total lipid and minerals like Na, Ca and Mg were found to be much higher in C. quinoa and all varieties of C. album as compared with other grains. Thus, it is recommended for future commercial cultivation.
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Pachauri, T., Lakhani, A., & Maharaj Kumari, K. (2012). Analysis of Nutrient Content of Underutilized Grain: Chenopodium Album. In Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives (pp. 93–96). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23394-4_19
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