Comparative Study on Nutritional Composition of Six Musa acuminata Pulp Varieties Available in Zaria, Nigeria

Abstract

Banana is one of the most widely distributed and consumed fruit in tropical and subtropical countries. In this study, six Musa acuminata varieties locally available in Zaria, Nigeria, were evaluated to determine their nutritional composition. Results from proximate composition demonstrated that lipid content was profoundly (p<0.05) lower in Musa acuminata Red, calorie value was statistically (p<0.05) lower in Musa acuminata AAB (Omini white) compared to all other species analyzed. Amino acid analysis indicated that histidine, isoleucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine were significantly (p<0.05) higher in the M. acuminata Red compared to other varieties in this study. Vitamin study showed that Musa acuminata Red had significant (p<0.05) higher contents of vitamins A, B3, C and E but significantly (p<0.05) lower in B1. Vitamin B1 was significantly (p<0.05) higher in M. acuminata AAA (Saro), while M. acuminata AAB (Omini white) was significantly (p<0.05) lower in Vitamin A. Mineral analysis showed that Musa acuminata Red was statistical (p<0.05) higher in potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium in comparison to other varieties of Musa acuminata pulp analyzed. In conclusion, high nutrient composition of Musa acuminata Red may be more advantageous over other varieties for use as functional food.

Diseño de un Proceso para la Obtención de Pulpa Congelada a Partir de Orito (Musa acuminata AA).

“…Los resultados obtenidos y valores de referencia se muestran en la Tabla 3. (2015), quien trabajo con un grupo de bananos llamados de postre (Bocadillo, Primitivo, Cavendish y otros grupos de musáceas) observándose que no existe una gran variación entre estos valores, además la ingesta de fibra está relacionada con la reducción del nivel de colesterol en la sangre y mejora la sensibilidad a la insulina Aina et al (2019). Finalmente, el contenido de carbohidratos es mucho más relevante que lo reportado por Valencia Coca (2012), por lo que vale recalcar que el producto tiene un gran aporte calórico que contribuirán a la dieta diaria en la alimentación.…”