NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION, ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF WILD EDIBLE FRUIT (CARISSA OPACA)
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate Nutritional profile, Antimicrobial activity and Phytochemical Screening of Wild edible fruit of Garhwal Himalaya, Carissa opaca. The fruits have been found to rich in nutrients such as crude protein1.3%, carbohydrates17.39%, crude fiber3.4%, ash content1.25% and minerals as calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus (1.0, 8.4, 1.98 and 0.24 mg/100g) respectively. The ethanolic fruit extracts of Carissa opaca showed significant activity 15±1mm, 14±1mm and 13±1mm against Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus against food poisoning bacteria, and phytochemical screening for the presence of glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, resin and tannins. However, alkaloids were present in leaf. This analysis revealed that, the fruits contained higher value of fat, protein, fiber and minerals as compared to the cultivated fruits with apple and 200 gm fruits contain sufficient amount of nutrients, required per day by a person. Consumption of fruits may promote general health and well-being as well as reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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Sarla Saklani , Subhash Chandra, Alok Singh
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