Molecules 2000, 5(3), 557-559; doi:10.3390/50300559
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Integral Chemical Analysis of the Amaranth (Amaranthus greggii S. Wats)

Silvia H. Pattacini* email, Gladis E. Scoles and Guillermo F. Covas
Chair of Organic Chemistry, Chemistry Department, College of Exact and Natural Science, National University of La Pampa. Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Published: 22 March 2000
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Abstract: The objective of this work was to obtain information on Amaranthus greggii S. Wats., related to its nutritional value, its agricultural application as leaf vegetable and for animal consumption. The following variables were analyzed: dampness, ashes, protein, mineral, ethereal extract (fat), brute fiber, oxalic acid, nitrates and carbohydrates.

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Pattacini, S.H.; Scoles, G.E.; Covas, G.F. Integral Chemical Analysis of the Amaranth (Amaranthus greggii S. Wats). Molecules 2000, 5, 557-559.

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Pattacini SH, Scoles GE, Covas GF. Integral Chemical Analysis of the Amaranth (Amaranthus greggii S. Wats). Molecules. 2000; 5(3):557-559.

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Pattacini, Silvia H.; Scoles, Gladis E.; Covas, Guillermo F. 2000. "Integral Chemical Analysis of the Amaranth (Amaranthus greggii S. Wats)." Molecules 5, no. 3: 557-559.

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