Tobacco as Potential Food Source and Smoke Material
Fraction I protein is the most abundant protein in tobacco and accounts for 50 % of its soluble protein. It is composed entirely of amino acids. Its specific nutritional value is comparable with milk and surpasses that of soybeans. During tobacco combustion, Fraction I protein may contribute to the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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1977-06-01
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Series: | Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0428 |