Nutrient Values of Chrysophyllum Albidum Linn African Star Apple as a Domestic Income Plantation Species

Abstract

This study analyzed the nutritive composition of Chrysophyllum albidum Linn. It was necessitated by the need towards creating awareness that this species can provide nutrient supplements for the larger percentage of the population in the rural and peri-urban communities. Chrysophyllum albidum locally called "Udara" is one of the 80 species of Chrysophyllum Linn, a pan-tropical genus. Market Survey was done to collect data from three major markets in Rivers State known for assorted fruits business. Eight to ten of morphologically differing types were characterized and further identified into types. Nine fruit types were morphologically identified and comprehensively analyzed in

Economic Studies on the Production of Fruit Juice from a Locally Sourced Fruit ‘African Star Apple’

“…International center for research in agro-forestry (ICRAF, 2007) noted that the fleshy and juicy fruit which is popularly eaten is a potential fruit source for soft drink production. The fruits are also suitable for the production of fruit jams and jellies (Ureigho and Ekeke, 2010). Ajewole and Adeyeye (1991) reported that the juice of the fruit has potentials as an ingredient of soft drinks and can be fermented for wine or other alcohol production while Adepoju et al (2012) observed African Star Apple to be high in micronutrients of nutritional importance, low in gross energy, sodium and antinutrients, and possess excellent values of index of nutritional quality and suggested that their consumption by the populace should be encouraged and promoted where and when the fruit is available.…”

“…It is called cherry by English natives, Agbalumo in the Southern-western part of Nigeria, Udara in the Eastern part of the country and Otien in Edo state. Ureigho and Ekeke (2010) estimated the proximate composition of Africa star apple to be in the range of 11% carbohydrate, 4% crude fiber, 3% Lipids ,7 % protein ,Calcium (17.11 ppm), Iron (<1 ppm), phosphorus (9.92 ppm), vitamin C (25.03 ppb), vitamin A (10.74 ppb), B1 and B2 (<1 ppb). The study recommended that the awareness of the nutritive value of this species be increase so as to encourage its consumption as food supplement and utilization.…”

Edible Fruit Trees Diversity in a Peri-Urban Centre: Implications for Food Security and Urban Greening

“…Findings in this work are in agreement with Okafor, (1981;Dimelu and Odo, 2013) who observed that the species is an important agroforestry home garden species in southern Nigeria. Fresh fruit pulp has been reported to contain crude protein, vitamins, fibre, carbohydrate and micronutrients such as calcium, iron and phosphorus in reasonable quantities (Ureigho and Ekeke, 2010;Adepoju and Adeniji, 2012). Trade in Udara fruits when in season alleviates poverty by yielding substantial income to producers and marketers locally.…”

Growth Inhibition Potentials of Leaf Extracts from Four Selected Euphorbiaceae against Fruit Rot Fungi of African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don)

“…It is also an excellent source of vitamins B and D as well as iron [4]. Umoh [5] and Ureigho [6] reported on the proximate composition, minerals and vitamins content of Chrysophyllum albidum.…”

“…The fruits contain 90% anacadic acid, which is used industrially in protecting wood and as a source of resin. The fruits can be used in the preparation of wine, soft drink, jams and jellies [3,6].…”