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A detailed chemical analysis of the fruits of Pejibaye (Guilielma gasipaes) presented, followed by a partial amino acid analysis of the protein and a complete analysis of the fat.
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Zapata, A. Pejibaye palm from the pacific coast of colombia (a detailed chemical analysis). Econ Bot 26, 156–159 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02860777
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