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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 6, No. 2, 2002, pp. 77-78
Bioline Code: ja02033
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2002, pp. 77-78

 en Nutritive Values of Fruits and Seeds Usually Eaten Raw in Nigeria
AKANINWOR, J O; ARACHIE, S N

Abstract

The nutritive values of some fruits and seeds usually eaten raw in Nigeria have been studied. These include avocado pear ( Persea amaricana check for this species in other resources ), pawpaw ( Garcine papaya check for this species in other resources ), Banana ( Musa sapietum check for this species in other resources ), Coconut ( Cosos nucifera check for this species in other resources ), Bitter Kola ( Garcine kola check for this species in other resources ), Black tamarind ( Dalilium guineensis check for this species in other resources ), Mango ( Mangifera indica check for this species in other resources ) and Garsen egg ( Solanum melongena check for this species in other resources ). The fruits showed appreciable amounts of moisture; pawpaw (80 .24) ± 4 .20%), garden egg (73 .46 ± 3 .15%), banana (68 .84 ± 3 14%) and avocado pear (66 .36 ± 3.20) in decreasing content. Only avocado and coconut had high fat content with values of 30.27 ± 1.20% and 18.05 ± 2.50% respectively on a dry weight basis. The protein content of all the fruits and seeds were not high; the highest value of 3.00 ± 0.21% was obtained for coconut. Appreciable amounts of calcium and vitamins C (13.80 ± 210% and 7.19 ± 0 .14 %) respectively have been obtained from fruit some of the seeds. The carbohydrate content (expressed as glucose) of the fruits and seeds also gave values ranging from 2.97 ± 0.02% to 4.00 ± 0.10%. the results show that thee fruits and seeds eaten raw are good sources of essential nutrients particularly Vitamin C which is destroyed by high temperature during preparation. @JASEM

 
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