Table 1 Weight, length, and width of the raw and cooked P. afra leaves
From: Investigating the potential of Portulacaria afra (spekboom) leaves as a sustainable food source
Cooking method | Weight (g) | Length (cm) | Width (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Raw | 0.64cd ± 0.14 | 2.27d ± 0.26 | 1.93c ± 0.23 |
Blanched | 0.62c ± 0.34 | 2.08c ± 0.25 | 1.74b ± 0.23 |
Steamed | 0.42b ± 0.11 | 1.93b ± 0.21 | 1.64a ± 0.21 |
Baked | 0.22a ± 0.13 | 1.80a ± 0.27 | 1.59a ± 0.20 |
Stir-fried | 0.71d ± 0.26 | 2.43e ± 0.49 | 2.16d ± 0.37 |