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Health promoting properties of selected Malaysian underutilized fruits.


Citation

Azlan, Azrina and Ismail, Amin and Ibrahim, Mansor and Shakirin, Faridah Hanim and Khoo, Hock Eng (2013) Health promoting properties of selected Malaysian underutilized fruits. In: Proceedings of The 2nd International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species : Crops for The Future-Beyond food Security. International Society for Horticultural Science, Belgium, pp. 203-210. ISBN 9789066052796

Abstract

Underutilized tropical fruits are less popular, are grown in the wild, are highly seasonal, have under-exploited potential and are not ready for commercialization. Dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) and bambangan (Mangifera pajang Kosterm.) are two examples of underutilized fruits widely grown in East Malaysia (Sarawak) and available during a specific fruiting season. Both are antioxidant-rich fruits with potential health benefits. Dabai pulp contains a high amount of fat, while bambangan pulp is juicy and fibrous. These underutilized fruits are rich in antioxidants, especially polyphenols in dabai and β-carotene and ascorbic acids in bambangan. Animal studies using different parts of dabai fruit and bambangan juice powder showed improved lipid profiles of the tested laboratory animals. Therefore these underutilized fruits possess high potential as functional fruits with excellent antioxidant rich capacity. Frequent consumption of underutilized fruits promises a good health and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases. Future research also should be geared to develop the commercialization potential of underutilized fruits as a source of functional ingredients and supplements.


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Item Type: Book Section
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Publisher: International Society for Horticultural Science
Keywords: Canarium odontophyllum miq.; Mangifera pajang kosterm.; Antioxidant property; Health benefits; Nutrient composition; Lipid profile.
Depositing User: Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2014 06:45
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2014 06:45
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/31295
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