Nutritional Profile of Some Tropical Fruits in Bangladesh: Specially Anti-Oxidant Vitamins and Minerals.
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2011
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Objective: Fruits and vegetables are important for the daily diet as these contain micronutrients,
fiber, potassium, folate, Vitamin C, vegetable proteins, carotenoids and polyphenols, which act as
antioxidants within the body as well as bio-functional components. The aim of the study is to
establish nutritional profile specially antioxidant vitamins and minerals of tropical fruits in
Bangladesh. Methodology: Nutritional composition and physico-chemical properties, such as pH,
titratable acidity, moisture, total soluble solid, crude fibre, total carbohydrate, total protein, total
fat, total energy, vitamin C, beta-carotene, ash, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese,
phosphorus, calcium and magnesium content of ten tropical fruits namely Blackberry, Java apple,
Jack fruit, Pineapple, Carambola (Star fruit), Golden apple, Mango, Melon, Monkey jack, Star
gooseberry were determined according to standard methods. Results: Results of this study suggest
that the tropical fruits of Bangladesh were excellent source of antioxidant vitamins and minerals
like vitamin C, beta- carotene, iron, zinc, copper and manganese. These fruits were also good
source of potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium but poor source of protein and fat and
sodium. Conclusion: Present study strongly suggests that star gooseberry, monkey jack, pineapple
and golden apple were antioxidant vitamins and minerals enriched tropical fruits.
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Antioxidant vitamins and minerals, micronutrients, tropical fruits
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Jahan S, Gosh T, Begum M, Saha B K. Nutritional Profile of Some Tropical Fruits in Bangladesh: Specially Anti-Oxidant Vitamins and Minerals. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 2011; 10(2): 95-103.