Table 3. Proximate composition of
Opuntia humifusa
stem
Composition
Opuntia humifusa
stem (% dry weight)
Moisture
2.69±0.14
1)
Crude protein
18.80±5.70
Crude fat
0.66±0.21
Crude ash
8.19±0.35
Carbohydrate
69.66±5.72
Dietary fiber
58.82±1.32
Values are mean±SD (n=3).