Amino acids composition analysis and nutritional evaluation in different parts of Salicornia bigelovii

The amino acid profiles of different parts of Salicornia bigelovii were determined using amino acid analyzer. The results showed that 16 common amino acids and 8 essential amino acids were found in the tender stems, stalks, and roots of Salicornia bigelovii in a balanced ratio, respectively. The protein content of tender stems was 16.53%, which was higher than other parts of Salicornia bigelovii. The essential amino acid content was 58.04mg/g, the ratio of essential amino acid content to non-essential amino acid was 0.59, and the SRC was 65.72, which were according with those recommended by FAO/WHO. The study showed that tender stems of Salicornia bigelovii had higher nutritional value with good prospects for the development and utilization.