Nutritional Evaluation of Calabash Gourd (L<i>agenaria Siceraria</i>) Seeds and Oil

Akinsola, Abiodun Folasade; Osasona, Ilesanmi; Akintayo, E. T.; Siyanbola, T. O.; Omosebi, Samuel Olatunde

doi:10.1080/15428052.2021.2016527

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“…Up to 19.3 g per 100 g of phytate was reported in unprocessed bottle gourd seed. 40 The phytic acid content decreased with germination and fermentation, confirming that these processes cause significant ( p < 0.05) phytic acid reduction. The phytic acid decrease is attributed to the increased activity of polyphenol oxidase, other catabolic enzymes and leaching into the sprouting medium.…”

Section: Energy Densitymentioning

confidence: 69%

Designing sustainable weaning foods for developing countries: not only a matter of nutrients

Moriconi,

Vittadini,

Linnemann

et al. 2023

Food Funct.

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Section: Energy Densitymentioning

confidence: 69%

Designing sustainable weaning foods for developing countries: not only a matter of nutrients

Moriconi,

Vittadini,

Linnemann

et al. 2023

Food Funct.

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“…The result presented above showed no significant changes in serum Na + , K + , Cland bicarbonate concentration when comparing DM+GL with DM+insulin treated groups. This decrease in Na + , K + , Clin the two treated groups may be due to the presence of tannins that may have regulated their bioavailability of these electrolytes 33,34,35 . The effect of extract on electrolytes in diabetic treated animals indicated nephronprotective potential of the plant extract.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Hepato and Nephro-protective Potentials of Gongronema latifolium in Streptozotocin Induced diabetic Rat Model

Ujong

Beshel

Etah

et al. 2022

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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Gongronema latifolium (GL) is reported to have hepato-protective and nephron-protective ability. Diabetes is associated with liver and kidney damage. This work was designed to evaluate the effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Gongronema latifolium on liver and kidney functions in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. 40 Wistar rats of both sexes (150g-200g) were divided into five (n=8). Group 1- normal control (received normal saline placebo orally). Group 2 received 200mg/kg GL orally. Group 3 was the diabetic group administered 65mg/kg of streptozotocin (STZ) intraperitoneally for two consecutive days with an interval of one day in between. Group 4 (diabetic + GL group) had STZ (65mg/kg i.p.) + oral administration of 200mg/kg GL. Group 5 was the diabetic group treated with insulin subcutaneously. Blood samples were collected via cardiac puncture to assess Liver enzymes activity, Serum electrolytes biomarkers, Urea and Creatinine. The Result shows a significant (P<0.05) increase in the glucose level of the diabetic group compared to the control. Intervention with GL and insulin significantly reduced the glucose level towards normal. The liver enzymes activity was significantly (p<0.05) increased in the diabetic group but was significantly (p<0.01) decreased following treatment with GL and insulin. Sodium, potassium, chloride, urea and creatinine were significantly (p<0.01) increased in the diabetic group with a decrease in bicarbonate. GL and insulin significantly (p<0.01) reversed these changes in electrolytes and liver enzymes activity towards normal. Results presented shows that GL just like insulin possess hypoglycemic, nephro and hepato-protective potential. Thus, in diabetic condition, Gongronema latifolium leaf extract may exert ameliorative effect on these target organs. Keywords: Gongronema Latifolium, Diabetes, insulin, serum electrolytes, liver enzymes, rats.

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“…The investigated Lagenaria siceraria landraces had notable variations in their nutritional composition in sequentially harvested shoots and fruits (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21). Landraces KRI and DSI at 42-63 DAS produced shoots of higher nutritional value, while the fruits of ESC and KSC at 7-21 DAA were the most nutritious among all landraces.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The leaves also contain sufficient amounts of phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn) [ 8 ]. Similar to the leaves, L. siceraria fruits also contain essential nutrients such as moisture content, ash, protein, lipids, and carbohydrates [ 9 ]. It has neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and vitamin C [ 10 ].…”

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Nutritional Variation on Sequentially Harvested Shoots and Fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Landraces

Buthelezi,

Mavengahama,

Sibiya

et al. 2024

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Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is valued for its medicinal and nutritive properties. The nutrient status of sequentially harvested shoots and fruits at various growth stages in L. siceraria has not been documented to date. This study aimed to compare the nutritional status of L. siceraria landrace shoots and fruits harvested at different maturity stages. Micronutrients, macronutrients, and proximate composition of shoots and fruits were determined using inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Data were subjected to multivariate statistical analysis. The nutrient attributes differed significantly (p < 0.05) within and among landraces at different growth stages. Correlation of nutritional traits was primarily based on shared absorption sites and comparable chemical composition. The first five principal components in shoots and fruits had 90.218 and 89.918% total variability, respectively. The micronutrients Ca, Mg, K, P, and N in shoots and the macronutrients Fe, Zn, Cu, and Al in fruits were the main contributors to variability. The biplot and dendrogram clustered landraces with comparable nutrient values. Shoot traits classified landraces into three major clusters, where clusters I and II grouped landraces with superior and inferior Mg, P, K, N, Fe, K/Ca+Mg, ADL, and protein levels at 42–63 DAS. Cluster III consisted of landraces with more Ca, Na, Mn, Zn, and Cu. However, the fruit nutrient status classified landraces into two major clusters. Cluster I comprised landrace KSC (as a singlet) with the highest Ca, P, N, Mn, Fe, Zn, and Cu contents at various stages of growth (7–21 DAA). Cluster II had landraces with higher K, C/N ratio, Na, moisture content, ash, protein, and fat. The nutritional status of shoots and fruits determined at different stages of growth is essential for selecting the best harvest time and landrace(s) for required daily nutrient intake.

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Nutritional Evaluation of Calabash Gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria) Seeds and Oil

Cited by 3 publications

References 65 publications

Designing sustainable weaning foods for developing countries: not only a matter of nutrients

Designing sustainable weaning foods for developing countries: not only a matter of nutrients

Hepato and Nephro-protective Potentials of Gongronema latifolium in Streptozotocin Induced diabetic Rat Model

Nutritional Variation on Sequentially Harvested Shoots and Fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Landraces

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