Proximate and Mineral Composition Analysis of the Dried Edible Portion of Diospyros Mespiliformis (African Ebony) Fruit
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https://doi.org/10.26438/ijsrbs.v12i1.666Keywords:
Diospyros Mespiliformis, Fruits, Proximate Analysis, Mineral Content, Wild Fruit, Nutrition, HealthAbstract
This study aims to determine the proximate and mineral composition of the dried edible portion of Diospyros Mespiliformis (African Ebony) fruit, an underutilized wild fruit widely consume in Northern Nigeria. The nutritional value of the fruit remains largely unexplored, despite its accessibility in the region where cultivated fruits are scarce due to limited irrigational infrastructure. Proximate analysis was conducted to assess ash content, crude fiber, moisture, carbohydrates and protein levels, while also mineral contents analysis focused on calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), and iron (Fe) levels, among others. Findings from this research provide essential nutritional information, potentially aiding in converting malnutrition and promoting the health benefits of dried Diospyros Mespiliformis within local communities. This study highlight the nutritional viability of wild fruits as affordable, nutritional alternatives to cultivated varieties, especially in low resources settings.
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