COMPOSITION AND PHYSIOLOGY OF Monstera deliciosa FRUIT AND JUICE

摘要

ABSTRACTFruit of the tropical vineMonstera deliciosaundergo a pronounced climacteric during ripening with the concomitant large increase in ethylene production. The ripe fruit contains 19.1 soluble solids and 0.41 oxalic acid; the juice is considered safe for human consumption with respect to the levels of saponin, hydrocyanic acid and oxalic acid.