Gabrial G N, El-Nahry F I, Awadalla M Z, Girgis S M
Z Ernahrungswiss Suppl. 1981 Sep;20(3):208-15. doi: 10.1007/BF02021567.
Hamawy apricot seed kernels (sweet), Amar apricot seed kernels (bitter) and treated Amar apricot kernels (bitterness removed) were evaluated biochemically. All kernels were found to be high in fat (42.2--50.91%), protein (23.74--25.70%) and fiber (15.08--18.02%). Phosphorus, calcium, and iron were determined in all experimental samples. The three different apricot seed kernels were used for extensive study including the qualitative determination of the amino acid constituents by acid hydrolysis, quantitative determination of some amino acids, and biological evaluation of the kernel proteins in order to use them as new protein sources. Weanling albino rats failed to grow on diets containing the Amar apricot seed kernels due to low food consumption because of its bitterness. There was no loss in weight in that case. The Protein Efficiency Ratio data and blood analysis results showed the Hamawy apricot seed kernels to be higher in biological value than treated apricot seed kernels. The Net Protein Ratio data which accounts for both weight, maintenance and growth showed the treated apricot seed kernels to be higher in biological value than both Hamawy and Amar kernels. The Net Protein Ratio for the last two kernels were nearly equal.
对哈马维甜杏仁、阿马尔苦杏仁以及经过处理去除苦味的阿马尔杏仁进行了生化评估。结果发现，所有杏仁的脂肪含量（42.2% - 50.91%）、蛋白质含量（23.74% - 25.70%）和纤维含量（15.08% - 18.02%）都很高。对所有实验样本测定了磷、钙和铁的含量。这三种不同的杏仁被用于广泛研究，包括通过酸水解定性测定氨基酸成分、定量测定一些氨基酸以及对杏仁蛋白进行生物学评估，以便将它们用作新的蛋白质来源。断奶的白化大鼠由于阿马尔杏仁的苦味导致食物摄入量低，在含有阿马尔杏仁的饮食中无法生长。在这种情况下体重没有减轻。蛋白质效率比数据和血液分析结果表明，哈马维杏仁的生物学价值高于经过处理的杏仁。考虑到体重、维持和生长的净蛋白质比数据表明，经过处理的杏仁的生物学价值高于哈马维和阿马尔杏仁。后两种杏仁的净蛋白质比几乎相等。
