Nitrogenous substances in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.) waste.

In studies on the chemical composition of passion fruit1-4, its rind (skin) and seeds \nhave been shown to contain 12-15 per cent protein, but there is no published information \navailable on the nature of the protein or the free amino acid make-up in passion fruit rind \nor seeds. The present report covers these aspects.