Nutrient and Antinutrient Contents in Raw and Cooked Young Leaves and Immature Pods Of<i>Moringa oleifera</i>, Lam

Gidamis, Andrew B.; Panga, J. T.; Sarwatt, S.V.; Chove, Bernard; Shayo, NB

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“…The leaves that show a higher content of protein compared with the chard (Beta vulgaris) contain only 2.90% protein, (Macías et al 2003) and for some edible seaweeds, the content is around 5% and 13% (Sánchez-Machado et al 2004b). There is little research about the protein content in the immature pods; Gidamis et al (2003) reported 20.66%, similar to that reported in this study. However, the protein content of the flowers and immature pods contrast with a report by Tacon (1989) for the pea pods (Pisum sativum, 10.79%).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…As different studies have reported (Makkar and Becker 1996;Reyes et al 2006;Gidamis et al 2003), the leaves show lower ash values than the results in this research (14.60%; Table 1), even though the results are still higher than those reported for other edible plants as the chard (2.00%) (Macías et al 2003), with the exception of edible seaweed, which is higher than 20% in ash value (Sánchez-Machado et al 2004b). The differences observed among the diverse studies in leaves can be attributed to the influence of the weather conditions in the region.…”

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“…The protein content for leaves (22.42%) is similar to that presented by Makkar and Becker, (1996), Sena et al (1998) of 25.10% and 22.90%, respectively; while it differs from that obtained by Reyes et al (2006) (17.80%), and Gidamis et al (2003;33.82%). The leaves that show a higher content of protein compared with the chard (Beta vulgaris) contain only 2.90% protein, (Macías et al 2003) and for some edible seaweeds, the content is around 5% and 13% (Sánchez-Machado et al 2004b).…”

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This study was carried out in order to compare the biochemical characteristics from three edible parts of the multipurpose tree Moringa oleifera such as the leaves, flowers, and immature pods. On average, the three most abundant amino acids were glutamic acid, arginine, and aspartic acid. The fatty acids present at the highest content were linolenic acid (C18:3ω3), palmitic acid (C16:0), linoleic acid (C18:2ω6), and oleic acid (C18:1ω9). The chemical composition (of dry weight) ranged from 19.34% to 22.42% for protein, 1.28% to 4.96% for lipids, 7.62% to 14.60% for ash, and 30.97% to 46.78% for dietary fiber. M. oleifera is a nonconventional plant with substantial nutritional value.

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“…Although moringa is native to India and Pakistan (Verdcourt 1985;Morton 1991;Duke 2001), it is widely cultivated, especially in dry tropical areas of the Middle East and Africa (Fahey 2005;Palada et al 2007;Nouman et al 2013) and more recently in many countries located within the tropics, like Nicaragua, because its pods, seeds, leaves, and roots are useful as fodder, vegetable, and plant growth enhancers (Kantharajah and Dodd 1991;Veeraragava 1998;Mughal et al 1999;Anhwange et al 2004, Sanchez et al 2006Nouman et al 2012aNouman et al , 2012bNouman et al , 2013. Besides being consumed by humans, (Bennett et al 2003;Gidamis et al 2003), it is also used as animal fodder (Sanchez et al 2006;Nouman et al 2013), a natural coagulant of turbid water (Suarez et al 2003), and a source of phytomedical compounds (Anwar et al 2006).…”

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Potential of Moringa oleifera L. as livestock fodder crop: a review

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2014

Turk J Agric For

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“…Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.) and some other palm fruits from Brazil are excellent sources of b-carotene (Rodriquez-Amaya, 1999). Among leafy vegetables Moringa oleifera offers an example of a fast-growing multi-purpose tree, the leaves of which contain exceptional nutrient quality in vitamins A and C, Ca, Fe and protein (Gidamis et al 2004). It has been promoted successfully to reduce malnutrition in several sub-Saharan African countries.…”

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Linking biodiversity, diet and health in policy and practice

2006

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Simplification of human diets associated with increased accessibility of inexpensive agricultural commodities and erosion of agrobiodiversity leads to nutrient deficiencies and excess energy consumption. Non-communicable diseases are growing causes of death and disability worldwide. Successful food systems in transition effectively draw on locally-available foods, food variety and traditional food cultures. In practice this process involves empirical research, public policy, promotion and applied action in support of multi-sectoral, community-based strategies linking rural producers and urban consumers, subsistence and market economies, and traditional and modern food systems. Implementation of the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute's Global Nutrition Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa offers a useful case study. Relevant policy platforms, in which biodiversity conservation and nutrition are and should be linked, include the Millennium Development Goals, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, Convention on Biological Diversity, Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Food-Based Dietary Guidelines, Right to Adequate Food and UN Human Rights Commission's Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The largely unexplored health benefits of cultivated and wild plants include micronutrient intake and functions related to energy density, glycaemic control, oxidative stress and immuno-stimulation. Research on the properties of neglected and underutilized species and local varieties deserves higher priority. In tests of the hypothesis that biodiversity is essential for dietary diversity and health, quantitative indicators of dietary and biological diversity can be combined with nutrition and health outcomes at the population level. That traditional systems once lost are hard to recreate underlines the imperative for timely documentation, compilation and dissemination of eroding knowledge of biodiversity and the use of food culture for promoting positive behaviours.

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Nutrient and Antinutrient Contents in Raw and Cooked Young Leaves and Immature Pods OfMoringa oleifera, Lam

Cited by 59 publications

References 12 publications

Nutritional Quality of Edible Parts of Moringa oleifera

Nutritional Quality of Edible Parts of Moringa oleifera

Potential of Moringa oleifera L. as livestock fodder crop: a review

Linking biodiversity, diet and health in policy and practice

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