Evaluation of different ripening inducers on the quality, proximate composition and mineral residue in plantain (<i>Musa</i>AAB) fruits

Ojetayo, A. E.; Bodunde, J. G.; Odeyemi, O. M.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2018.1225.26

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“…This was expected because all the starch in an unripe plantain is contained in the unripe green fruit. However, the ripened plantains showed a carbohydrate levels that ranged between 27.13 ± 0.00 to28.32 ± 0.00 and a mean value of 30.48 ± 0.00 for all the samples which is consistent with previous studies ( Joon et al., 2001 ; Ojetayo et al., 2018 ). In addition, the high carbohydrate content in the plantain samples implies that the fruit is a vital source of energy for man and animals.…”

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“…Fruits account for a significant fraction of the world's agricultural output ( Per et al., 2007 ). Research revealed that the health enriching factors of some fruits are as a result of the additive and synergistic combinations in a mixture of phytochemicals with a lot of them possessing potent antioxidant capabilities including ascorbic acid, flavonoids, carotenoids etc ( Liu, 2003 ; Nationat Agency For Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC), 2018 ; Ojetayo et al., 2018 ; Singh et al., 2018 ). In the process of hastening fruit ripening, ripening agents are used by fruit sellers as well as farmers in some emerging economies (Nigeria inclusive) ( Dudley, 2004 ).…”

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The implications of ripening agents on chemical compositions of plantain (Musa paradisiaca)

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Biliaminu

Mosaku

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Foods frequently eaten supply both micro and macro nutrients to humans which are important in the total assessment of public health status of an individual. The analysis of these foods will provide evidence on their nutritional values, guide to appropriate choice of meal and encourage intake of varieties of food with better qualities during illness while preventing diet-associated disorders. In this study, the proximate and mineral composition of unripe, naturally ripe and the effects of ripening agents on plantain ( Musa paradisiaca ) commonly consumed in Nigeria were examined. The plantain fruits were analysed for proximate and mineral composition. Proximate composition analysis revealed an increase in moisture content and fat content for all the plantain ripened with ripening agents when compared with the naturally ripened plantain. Furthermore, the mineral composition of the plantain fruits was determined by means of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS). The result showed that plantain is a good source of minerals such as calcium (Ca), potassium (K) and iron (Fe). A relatively high level of K of 1690.55 ± 0.02; 1672.35 ± 0.03 mg kg −1 were found for both unripe and natural ripe plantain while the ripening agents had K values of 1677.45 ± 0.01; 1656.10 ± 0.02; 1589.45 ± 0.01 mg kg −1 for Ethylene glycol, Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Calcium carbide respectively. Also, low level of Fe was obtained in plantain ripened with the different ripening agents.

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confidence: 91%