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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tso T.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 1977-06-01
Series:Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0428