Glycoside, Moisture and Dry Matter Compositions of Fruits of Three Musa Species at Three Stages of Development
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
This was designed to evaluate the glycoside, moisture and dry matter compositions of fruits of three Musa species at three stages of development. Spectrophotometric method was used for the study. The results of the percentage moisture and dry matter composition of the fruit of banana, plantain and Saba banana revealed some increase in moisture content with ripening or development. The moisture content of banana (71.37%) at the immature stage was observed to be higher than the moisture content of Saba banana (66.19%) followed by plantain (60.44%). The results of the glycoside compositions of the three Musa species revealed that glycoside content was highest in Saba banana (0.811mg/100g) obtained at different levels of development followed by alkaloids. The quantity of glycosides was observed to be highest at the ripe stages of development of the three Musa species. This indicates that Musa species is a good source of these parameters especially at a ripped stage and should be used as a supplement in our diet.
Authors and Affiliations
Ogbonna Obiageli A. ,, 2Ohia Geraldine Ukamaka, Ikeyi Adachukwu Pauline, Okoye Nkechi Helen
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