Department of Chemistry K.R. College, Mathura – 281001
*Department of Chemistry Mangalayatan University Aligarh U.P. (INDIA)
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In this study, chemical composition of some external and internal egg shell membrane of partridge were compared. Essentially egg shell membrane is connective tissue. The organic matter of egg shell membrane contain protein as a major constituents with small amounts of carbohydrates and lipids. They consist almost wholly of protein except for very small amounts of water and trace minerals. Calcium is the chief mineral element in the outer and inner shell membranes.
Other minerals, amino acids, moisture content, ash and total nitrogen of both egg shell membrane have also been analyzed.