Carotenoid content of underutilized tropical fruits.

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Khoo, Hock Eng and Ismail, Amin and Mohd Esa, Norhaizan and Idris, Salma (2008) Carotenoid content of underutilized tropical fruits. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 63 (4). pp. 170-175. ISSN 0921-9668; ESSN: 1573-9104

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the total carotene content (TCC) and beta carotene (BC) in the selected underutilized tropical fruits. TCC of underutilized fruits estimated by spectrophotometric method was in the range of 1.4-19.8 mg/100 g edible portion. The TCC of these fruits decreased in the order: Jentik-jentik>Durian Nyekak 2>Durian Nyekak 1>Cerapu 2>Cerapu 1>Tampoi Kuning>Bacang 1>Kuini>Jambu Mawar>Bacang 2>Durian Daun>Bacang 3>Tampoi Putih>Jambu Susu. BC contents estimated by HPLC method were highest in Jentik-jentik, followed by Cerapu 2, Durian Nyekak 2, Tampoi Kuning, Durian Nyekak 1, and Cerapu 1, which had a range of 68-92% of BC in TCC. These underutilized fruits have an acceptable amount of carotenoids that are potential antioxidant fruits.

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Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
DOI Number:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-008-0090-z
Publisher:	Springer Verlag
Keywords:	Beta carotene; HPLC; Total carotene; Underutilized fruit
Depositing User:	Raja Norazlinda Raja Azenam
Date Deposited:	13 Nov 2014 03:27
Last Modified:	28 Sep 2015 03:37
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URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13493
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