Analysis of Nutrients, Total Polyphenols and Antioxidant Activity of Gingerbread Plum (Neocarya Macrophylla) Fruits from Sokoto

Ripe fruits of Gingerbread plum (Neocaryamacrophylla) were evaluated for crude protein, minerals content, total polyphenols and antioxidant activity. The total polyphenols content of methanol extract was relatively high (670.82±0.21mg/100g garlic acid equivalent), the scavenging power of the extract...

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Published in:International journal of pure and applied sciences and technology 2015-07, Vol.29 (1), p.20-20
Main Authors: Muhammad, S, Umar, K J, Sani, N A, Sokoto, M A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidants
Drying
Fruits
Methyl alcohol
Nutrients
Plums
Polyphenols
Proteins
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Summary:Ripe fruits of Gingerbread plum (Neocaryamacrophylla) were evaluated for crude protein, minerals content, total polyphenols and antioxidant activity. The total polyphenols content of methanol extract was relatively high (670.82±0.21mg/100g garlic acid equivalent), the scavenging power of the extract was 56.87±4.11% and the crude protein content of the fruit pulp was 10.39±2.11% dry weight. The fruit pulp also contained 12.80±2.98mg/100g Na, 180.02±3.99mg/100g K, 179.61±7.58mg/100g P, 304.99±1.76mg/100g Ca, 821.56±2.77mg/100g Mg, 3.88±1.14mg/100g Zn, 2.11±0.89mg/100g Fe and 0.89±0.21mg/100g Mn on dry weight basis. The results show that the fruit pulp is rich in essential mineral elements that have a positive effect on human health. The results also support the use of the fruit as supplement for nutrient deficiencies and for combating diseases associated with oxidative damage.
ISSN:2229-6107
2229-6107