Assessement of Vitamins Contents of Almonds Deriving From Terminalia catappa L. (Combretaceae) Produced in Côte d'ivoire
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Aims: To assess the vitamins nutrients in almonds deriving from fruits of Terminalia catappa L. (Combretaceae) cultivated in Côte d'Ivoire. Study Design: Mature fruits of Terminalia catappa harvested from various regions of Côte d’Ivoire, and then dried for allowing extraction of their almonds. Vitamins investigated from the almonds powder and their daily intake assessed according to the mean daily consumption of Terminalia catappa. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Biochemistry and Food Sciences, Biochemistry Department of Biosciences Unit, Félix Houphouet-Boigny University, between October and December 2015. Methodology: Total of 540 kg Terminalia catappa dry fruits were gathered from suppliers in collecting regions. The dry fruits were opened using nutcracker for their almonds extraction. The extracted almonds were oven-dried, crushed, put into polyethylene bags, and then kept into a desiccator till analyses. Results: The almonds displayed many essential vitamins, namely ß-carotene, tocopherol (vit E), niacin (vit B3), pyridoxine (vit B6), thiamine (vit B1), and folic acid (vit B9). The β-carotene and vit E (liposoluble vitamins) recorded respective contents of 1.25 ER/100 g and 1.19 mg/100 g. Regarding vit B3, vit B6, vit B1, and vit B9 (hydrosoluble vitamins) the studied almonds provided 116.4 μg/100 g; 38.31 μg/100 g, 2.75 μg/100 g, and 0.16 μg/100 g, respectively. The estimated daily intakes of the vitamins assessed are 0.012 ER/day (ß-carotene), 0.002 μg/day (vit B9), 0.012 μg/day (vit E), 0.03 μg/day (vit B1), 0.38 μg/day (vit B6), and 1.16 μg/day (vit B3). Conclusion: The study showed the richness of vitamins essential in the almonds of T. catappa. The consumption of such vegetables could rely in nutritional profit for the human health and can therefore be recommended in the human diet.
Authors and Affiliations
Douati Togba Etienne, Konan N’guessan Ysidor, Coulibaly Adama, Sidibe Daouda, Biego Godi Henri Marius
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP337281
- DOI 10.9734/AJAAR/2017/35622
- Views 109
- Downloads 0
Nutritional Evaluation of Lentinus sajor-caju (Fr.) Mushroom at Different Growth Stages and Effect of Boiling on Antinutrient Components
The proximate composition, some mineral elements and antinutrients components of Lentinus sajor-caju (Fr.) mushroom at different growth stages (button, egg and mature) were determined using standard methods of analysis....
Effects of Post-harvest Storage and Moist Heat Treatment on Carotenoids and Micronutrients in African Spinach (Amaranthus hybridus)
The aim of this research was to investigate the nutrient composition of Amaranthus hybridus (raw,stored and as consumed) and evaluate its potentials for alleviating hidden hunger. Changes in carotenoids, selected vitamin...
Clinical Mastitis Caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Heifer
Emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among bovine mastitis is the major cause of frequent therapeutic failure and a cause of concern for veterinary practitioners. The current study describes a case of...
Unfolding History of Local Guinea Sorghum Enhanced for Food Quality through Potassium Hydroxide and Bleach Test: Farmer Alternative to Climate Variability Resilience
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L). Moench) is an important staple food crop produced essentially under rained conditions in Mali. To preserve and exploit sorghum genetic diversity, germplasm collection was undertaken in 1978...
Availivility and Marketig Activities of Kuchia (M. kuchia) in South-Western Region of Bangladesh
The present study was done for creating a better understanding of the current marketing activities and trading practices for kuchia. The study area was Paikgacha Upazila in Khulna district and its two large markets; Paik...