A. Nag ¹, S. Matai ¹

Affiliations
1 Leaf Protein Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B.T. Road, Kolkata - 35, IN

Abstract

Trees have been suggested as a potential source for leaf protein production. The Importance of leaf protein fractionation which results in chloroplastic and cytoplasmic fractions has been emphasized in poultry and human nutrition. On a study on certain tree leaves Mohan and Srivastava found that 34 to 44 per cent crude protein could be extracted from the leaves and the fibrous residue remaining after the protein extraction contained 4 to 6 per cent crude protein.

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S. Chakrabarti ¹, D. K. Bagchi ¹, S. Matai ¹

Affiliations
1 Leaf Protein Unit, Biological Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Calcutta-700035, IN

Abstract

For successful commercial production of leaf protein concentrate (LPC), selection of species is an important criterion. Ideally, species are to be selected from non-conventional plants and the plants which are usually unused or underused.

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