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Ripperton, J. C.

 
9781333999490: The Hawaiian Tree Fern as a Commercial Source of Starch (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a practical guide to Hawaiian tree-fern starch, from composition to real-world uses and production challenges.

This edition surveys the starch core of tree ferns, comparing it with common crops and highlighting how it is processed for food, livestock feed, and laundry. It explains why growth rates and labor costs matter for commercial viability in tropical regions.

Readers will learn how the starch core forms, how its chemical makeup compares to potato and edible canna, and how physical properties affect its uses. The text also covers the steps from harvesting to milling and the practical limits of cultivation for starch production.

  • How tree-fern starch compares to cornstarch and arrowroot in strength, digestibility, and uses.
  • The two main uses: as a food component (including poi) and as a laundry starch.
  • Real-world production factors, including growth rate, bark removal, and milling processes.
  • Practical considerations for sourcing, cost, and potential limitations of cultivation.

Ideal for readers of agricultural history and practical starch production, this edition offers a clear overview of the subject and its commercial potential.

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