Comparison of the Physicochemical Properties of Aubergine (Solanaceae) Varieties Solanum aethiopicum gilo and Solanum melogena Grown in Northern Côte d'Ivoire

Michel, Niamke Arthur; Sylvie, Diby N’Nan; Ysidor, Konan; Bernard, Sea Tehi; Joseph, Djaman Allico

doi:10.9734/jeai/2019/45654

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“…Low content of Ca (2.0292 mg/100 g), Mg (0.8617 mg /100 g), Fe (0.1388 mg/100 g) and Zn (0.5592 mg/100 g) were found in the study from Nigeria [15]. Compared to our study, low content of 0.982 mg/100 g, 0.535 mg/100 g and 0.031 mg/100 g for Na, Fe and Zn, respectively were found in a study from Ivory Coast [16]. These differences between the countries are explained by the mineral composition in the soil in each country and climate variability.…”

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“…The micronutrients are used in main functions in the body. Calcium is used in bone development and muscles functions [16]. Sodium and Potassium are involved in cells hydric system regulation [13,17].…”

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“…Sodium and Potassium are involved in cells hydric system regulation [13,17]. Magnesium act as enzyme cofactor involved in glycolysis and DNA/RNA polymerases activities [16]. Iron and Zinc are involved in both immune and nervous system action and development [18,19].…”

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Assessment of Micronutrients of Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum melongena Fruits Consumed in Burkina Faso

Yaméogo

Garanet

2023

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Aim: In Burkina Faso, low micronutrients intake is one of factors responsible of under five years children malnutrition. Research on local food to find best vegetables rich in micronutrients is a way to improve children nutrition. The aim of this study is to assess micronutrients content of Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum melongena grown in Burkina Faso. Methodology: From three markets of Ouagadougou city, fresh samples of fruits of the two plants have been purchased. After one month drying in laboratory at 25°C, the dried samples were used to determine content of of Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K) , Sodium (Na), Phosphor (P), Iron (Fe) and Zinc (Zn) using flam photometer and atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Results: The results showed high content of K, Mg and Ca in the fruits. The content of Na, P is also satisfying. Fe and Zn known as trace elements are also well represented in the two fruits. The values were 3582, 187, 126, 87, 29, 21 and 2 mg/100 g for K, Mg, Ca, Na, P, Fe and Zn, respectively for the fruits of S. aethiopicum. S. melongena fruits had 2991, 317, 207, 135, 30, 6 and 4 mg/100 g for K, Ca, Mg, Na, P, Fe and Zn, respectively. Conclusion: These two fruits are important sources of micronutrients and must be included in children diet to improve their nutritional status.

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