Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Chemical composition of black plum (Vitex doniana): an under-utilized fruit

Author(s):

J. O. Agbede ^1*, A. A. Ibitoye ²

Recieved Date: 2006-12-11, Accepted Date: 2007-03-10

Abstract:

Samples of Vitex doniana fruit were collected from Akure metropolis. The dried edible portion was washed, ground into powder and analyzed for the proximate composition and mineral content. Thereafter, the phytin, tannin, ascorbic acid and sugar contents of the powder were also determined using standard procedures. The mean values for the proximate composition were: moisture 487.7±0.5, ash 52.7±0.1, fat 30.0±0.4, fibre 67.3±0.7, protein 72.8±0.1 and carbohydrate 289.5±0.8 g kg^-1. Phytin, phytin-phosphorus and tannin levels were 100, 28.2±0.1 and 50 mg kg^-1, respectively. The fruit contained relatively adequate quantities of nutritionally needed macro-mineral elements, and the concentration of sugars ranged between 474 and 40,000 mg kg^-1. Though it has lower vitamin C content when compared with other well known fruits, it is safe for consumption and could be a cheap source of raw material for juice production in this region.

Keywords:

Vitex doniana, proximate composition, minerals, anti-nutrients, vitamin C, sugars

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2007
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Category: Food and Health
Pages: 95-96

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