Constituent | Treatment | Treatment |
| 1.25% H2 SO 4 | 1.25 % NaOH |
Protein | Partial extraction | Complete extraction |
Starches and sugars | Hydrolysis and extraction | ………. |
Hemicellulose | variable extraction | Extensive but variable extraction |
Cellulose | variable extraction | Extensive but variable extraction |
Lignin extraction | slight | Extensive but highly |