Table 1:Physicochemical properties of Palmyrah Spongy Endosperm flour

Parameter	Values
Water absorption capacity (%)	2.8
Fat or Oil absorption capacity (%)	1.0
Bulk density (gcm-3)	56
Swelling power (gg-1)	6.9
Foam capacity (%)	5

Table 2: Functional properties of Palmyrah Spongy Endosperm Powder

Phytochemicals	Ethanolic extract
Carbohydrates Anthrone test	present
Amino acids Ninhydrin test	present
Flavonoids Alkaline Reagent test	present
Saponins Froth test	present
Phenolic compounds Lead acetate test	present
Glycosides	present
Alkaloids Mayer’s test	Absent
Tannins Ferric chloride Test	Absent

Table 3: Phytochemical screening of PalmyrahSpongy Endosperm powder