Vernonia amygdalina ↔ fiber

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Vernonia amygdalina is related to fiber because processing methods such as drying and fermentation have been shown to increase the fiber content within the plant's leaves, as documented in [1], [2], and [3].

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Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 3 facts

claimDrying Vernonia amygdalina leaves increases the concentration of most proximate ingredients, specifically ash, fiber, and lipid contents.

claimSpontaneous fermentation of Vernonia amygdalina leaves for 5 days at room temperature results in stable mineral content, but significant losses in vitamins and a noticeable rise in ash and fiber content, according to Ifesan et al. (2014).

measurementDrying Vernonia amygdalina leaves increases ash content from 2.56% to 11.20%, fiber content from 1.62% to 4.02%, and lipid content from 0.62% to 2.64%.