Chemical evaluation of nutritive value of the fruit of African starapple (Chrysophyllum albidum)

Edem, D.O.; Eka, O.U.; Ifon, E.T.

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“…With respect to the different plant parts, results showed that the fruit (food property of the pulp) of the species was the most valuable non-timber forest product while the bark and leaves were used in folk medicine, which is in agreement with results from Edem et al [36] and Odugbemi et al [19]. The nutritional value of C. albidum was already assessed by Edem et al [36] who showed that the pulp of the fruit contains 8.8% of protein; 15.1% of lipid, 68.7% of carbohydrate, 3.4% of ash, and 4.0% of crude fiber.…”

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“…The nutritional value of C. albidum was already assessed by Edem et al [36] who showed that the pulp of the fruit contains 8.8% of protein; 15.1% of lipid, 68.7% of carbohydrate, 3.4% of ash, and 4.0% of crude fiber. This high nutritional value might justify the relative importance of the fruit consumption by local populations and therefore, its presence in the traditional agroforestry systems in the studied area.…”

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Ethno-botanical study of the African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don) in the Southern Benin (West Africa)

Houessou

Lougbégnon

Gbesso

et al. 2012

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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BackgroundIn addition to plant species biology and ecology, understanding the folk knowledge systems related to the use of plant species and how this knowledge system influences the conservation of plant species is an important issue in the implementation of sustainable strategies of biodiversity conservation programs. This study aimed at providing information on the use and local knowledge variation on Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don a multipurpose tree species widely used in southern Benin.MethodsData was collected through 210 structured interviews. Informants were randomly selected from ten villages. The fidelity level and use value of different plant parts of C. albidum were estimated. The variation in ethnobotanical knowledge was assessed by comparing the use value between ethnic, gender and age groups. In order to assess the use pattern of the different plant parts in folk medicine, a correspondence analysis was carried out on the frequency citation of plant parts.ResultsFour categories of use (food, medicine, firewood and timber) were recorded for C. albidum. With respect to the different plant parts, the fleshy pulp of the African star apple fruit showed high consensus degree as food among the informants. Fifteen diseases were reported to be treated by the different parts of C. albidum in the region. Correspondence analysis revealed the specificity of each part in disease treatment. There was no significant difference among ethnic groups regarding the ethno-botanical use value of C. albidum. However, significant difference existed between genders and among age groups regarding the knowledge of the medical properties of this species.ConclusionsC. albidum is well integrated in the traditional agroforestry system of the southern Benin. Despite its multipurpose character, this species remains underutilized in the region. Considering the current threat of habitat degradation, action is needed in order to ensure the long term survival of the species and local communities’ livelihoods.

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Ethno-botanical study of the African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don) in the Southern Benin (West Africa)

Houessou

Lougbégnon

Gbesso

et al. 2012

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…Lipid content in the apple juice samples was very low which is common for fruits. They were lower compared to the lipid content in Dragon Fruit (Hylecereuspolyhizus) reported by Ruzainah et al (2009), which was 4.5% for freeze-dried sample and 5.5% for oven dried sample and lower than the values reported by Edem et al (1984) for the peel and pulp of C. albidum (12.4 and 15.1 g/100 g respectively). However, the apple juice has a high titratable acidity and this correlates with the pH value as well.…”

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Proximate analysis and sensory evaluation of freshly produced apple fruit juice stored at different temperatures and treated with natural and artificial preservatives

Okokon¹,

Okokon²

2019

Glo Jnl Pure Appl Sci

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The Proximate composition, Vitamin C and the organoleptic properties of freshly produced apple juice were investigated. The proximate analysis of the test fruit revealed it to be a poor source of protein (0.05%) but with a high moisture content (87.73%). The results showed low concentrations of ash (0.30%), lipid (0.13%) and fibre (1.21%). The juice was a good source of vitamin C (22.15mg/100). Organoleptic parameters like colour, flavour, and taste of the apple juice with the various preservatives (garlic, ginger and sodium benzoate) were acceptable throughout the 8 days storage periodat refrigerating temperature (4 o C) except for juice stored at room temperature(23 o C) which showed deterioration in taste, flavour and overall acceptance after the 3 rd day of storage. There was variation in color and flavor in prepared juice with the three different preservatives and shows that variation in temperature has great effect on storage quality of food products.Collection and processing of fruit: The garlic bulbs, ginger rhizomes and Mature, ripe healthy Apple fruits were purchased from different sales point in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and transported to the Food Processing and Analytical Laboratory of the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, where the research work was carried out. The Apple fruits were washed with distilled water to remove adhering soils, dirt and extraneous materials.

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“…Aqueous extract of ASA pulp inhibited resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains at higher concentrations than ciprofloxacin, a synthetic antibiotic (George et al, 2018). Nutritionally, ASA pulp possesses higher vitamin C content at 446 mg/100 g than mango, pineapple, pawpaw and hog plum at 98.0, 38.3, 39.3 and 10.1 mg/100 g respectively (Edem et al, 1984;Ellong et al, 2015). Proximate composition and antioxidant activity of ASA follow a tissue distribution with a higher radical scavenging potential than common tropical fruits like pawpaw, pineapple and hog plum (Abiodun and Oladapo, 2011;Bello and Henry, 2015).…”

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Phytochemical components of beverages from African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) tissue fractions under ambient storage

Adeboyejo¹,

Oguntoye²,

Awe³

2019

Afr. J. Food Sci.

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There is increasing awareness of functional potentials of African star apple (ASA) as an underutilized tropical fruit, yet little is known of alterations to its product properties during storage. Changes in antioxidant and antinutritional composition of beverages derived from ASA peel, pulp and seed coat fractions during 8-week storage at 26°C were investigated. Drinks derived from the peel were registered and retained significantly higher concentration of vitamin C (0.53 mg/ml, 45%) than pulp (0.17 mg/ml, 6%) and seed coat (0.35 mg/ml, 9%) drinks. Pulp fraction had higher initial flavonoid and total phenolic contents (6.44 mg/100 ml and 13.37 mg/ml) than peel (3.41 mg/100 ml and 3.05 mg/ml) and seed coat fractions (3.65 mg/100 ml and 3.04 mg/ml) but decreased significantly at 92 and 93%, 90 and 67% and 81 and 67% respectively. Beverages derived from the peel, pulp and seed coat showed 98.67, 75.30 and 76.97% DPPH and FRAP of 22.20, 10.90 and 11.87 µmol/ml respectively. A continuous decrease in oxalates and saponin, and slight increase in tannin and phytate levels were observed in all samples throughout the storage period. Findings confirmed the functional potential of ASA tissue beverages as rich sources of natural antioxidants. Effect of ambient storage on stability of studied bioactive compounds was found to be significant and may be a possible indication of product shelf life.

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Chemical evaluation of nutritive value of the fruit of African starapple (Chrysophyllum albidum)

Cited by 33 publications

References 7 publications

Ethno-botanical study of the African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don) in the Southern Benin (West Africa)

Ethno-botanical study of the African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don) in the Southern Benin (West Africa)

Proximate analysis and sensory evaluation of freshly produced apple fruit juice stored at different temperatures and treated with natural and artificial preservatives

Phytochemical components of beverages from African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) tissue fractions under ambient storage

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