A Systematic Analysis of Nutritional and Mineral Composition and Toxicity in Acacia Species Leaves
Soraia I. Pedro,
Joana Gonçalves,
Carmo Horta
et al.
Abstract:In the present study, the nutritive composition and mineral content of the leaves of eight species of Acacia trees were evaluated to assess their potential for different purposes, such as food resources for ruminants and mineral sources in soils. Caco-2 cells were employed to assess cytotoxicity, revealing that the extracts exhibited no cytotoxic effects after cellular incubation, suggesting their suitability as an alternative animal feed. The leaves proved to be a promising source of protein and fiber, offeri… Show more
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