Abstract
Seeds of papaya cultivated in Somalia, which accounted for about 16% of the fresh fruit weight, were divided into sarcotesta and endosperm. Sarcotesta showed higher percentages of ash, crude protein, and crude fiber than did endosperm, but was lacking in fat. In contrast, endosperm contained 60% fat. Oil extract showed very high levels of oleic and palmitic acids. The essential amino acid profiles of endosperm and sarcotesta protein were determined and compared with the provisional FAO essential amino acid profile. The results indicated that the endosperm protein was a good potential source of supplemental protein.
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