スダチの化学的研究

(第22報) 成熟に伴う大きさ並びに構成成分の変化

抄録

The sudachi is the special fruit of Tokushima prefecture, and it is most used in theAutumn.
The main object of using it is to taste its essence, or its special perfume.
The fruit increases its weight by 12 times and pulp weight changes from 35% to 75%of its total weight during the growing seasons (from July to November).
The largest factor of the increased weight is moisture, and another components (protein, fiber, pectin and ash) begin to decrease their proportion from the end of August.