Dietary fibre and components of the nitrogen‐free extract of almond kernels

Abstract

Abstract Determinations of neutral and acid detergent fibre residues (NDF and ADF), hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin in almond nuts ( Prunus amygdalus ) were carried out. The NDF content was about 5% while the crude fibre content was only approximately 2%. The composition of several components of nitrogen‐free extract (NFE) such as soluble sugars, starch, gums and mucilages and pectins were also determined, and the results are discussed.