Research Article

Extraction and Characterization of Tunisian Quercus ilex Starch and Its Effect on Fermented Dairy Product Quality

Table 1

Chemical composition of acorn flour and acorn starch.

ComponentsAcorn flourAcorn starch

Yield (%)86 ± 0.1334.5 ± 0.01
Moisture (%)15.95 ± 0.0210.17 ± 0.09
Fat (%)10 ± 0.030.51 ± 0.05
Protein (%)8 ± 0.050.92 ± 0.01
Ash (%)1.62 ± 0.052.66 ± 0.01
Carbohydrates (%)64.43 ± 0.01
pH5.3 ± 0.01
L51.13 ± 0.0285.03 ± 0.09
a2.94 ± 0.030.52 ± 0.01
b14.67 ± 0.0110.2 ± 0.15