Characterization of Nutritional and Physico-chemical Properties of Parameria polyneura Hk.f (original) (raw)

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2021

Abstract

It has been estimated that at least one third of the people living in developing countries are affected by nutrient deficiencies (Mason et al., 2000). Fruits are a major source of nutrients such as fiber, minerals, vitamins and many phyto-chemicals that are good for preventing diseases (Deb, 1998). Mankind has been endowed with varieties of fruits, but only few gained popularity, considered nutritious and are being traded extensively. The fruits of endemic nature, which are wild, semi wild and underutilized due to lack of wider popularity but consumed with galore by the local inhabitants can also play an important role as food supplement. These fruits are known to possess all these essential elements like vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, etc. to compete with popular fruits. The antioxidant capacity of minor fruits may be comparable or even superior to that of International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 10 Number 01 (2021) Journal home...

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