Nutrient composition and micronutrient potential of three wildly grown varieties of African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) from Nigeria

Adepoju,; Thomas, O. O.; Adeniji,; Olufunke, Paulina

doi:10.5897/ajfs12.045

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“…The fruits are also suitable for the production of fruit jams and jellies (Ureigho and Ekeke, 2010). Ajewole and Adeyeye (1991) reported that the juice of the fruit has potentials as an ingredient of soft drinks and can be fermented for wine or other alcohol production while Adepoju et al (2012) observed African Star Apple to be high in micronutrients of nutritional importance, low in gross energy, sodium and antinutrients, and possess excellent values of index of nutritional quality and suggested that their consumption by the populace should be encouraged and promoted where and when the fruit is available.…”

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Economic Studies on the Production of Fruit Juice from a Locally Sourced Fruit ‘African Star Apple’

Kadiri

Kolawole

Olawoye

et al. 2016

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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The economic evaluation for the production of fruit juice from the Africa star apple otherwise known as 'Agbalumo' in the south western part of Nigeria was evaluated using the NPV (Net Present value) and IRR (Internal Rate of Return) methods assuming a uniform cash flow over a 10-year plant life. Sensitivity analysis was conducted by varying the number of production days (330, 300 and 250 days) at 100% plant capacity and varying the plant capacity (100, 85 and 70%) for a 330-day production schedule. Some components of the operating cost reduced with number of days and plant capacities. The production cost and product cost per unit increased with either plant capacity utilization or the number of days. It was observed that product cost/ 500ml Tetra Pak of Agbalumo juice at 85% and 70% stood at ₦37.48 while payback time/profitability percent had better index at 300 and 250 days compared to 330 days of plant operation. The results further indicated that the plant should not be operated for less than 250 days and plant capacity utilization of 70% in the year. Flexibility in the plant capacity utilization in the range of 70%-85% for 330 days shows a good economic performance as well as result of the NPV and IRR for this operating condition.

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confidence: 99%

Economic Studies on the Production of Fruit Juice from a Locally Sourced Fruit ‘African Star Apple’

Kadiri

Kolawole

Olawoye

et al. 2016

Turkish JAF Sci.Tech.

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“…The tannins content of the seeds and pulp were higher than in C. acreanum, C. Africanum and C .akusae respectively as reported by [24]. In comparison with other fruit species, monkey apple was found to be a good source of anti nutritional factors than in Tamarindus indica pulp and Ziziphus spina christi fruit and seed as reported by [25], and in Grewia tiliifolia, Ficus recemosa, Ziziphus rugosa, Meyna laxiflora as reported by [26].…”

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Chemical Composition, Nutritional Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Monkey Apple (Anisophyllea laurina R. Br. ex Sabine)

Onivogui¹,

Zhang²,

Mlyuka³

et al. 2014

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The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition, nutritional properties and antioxidant activity of Monkey apple methanol extract. Results expressed on dry matter basis revealed the seeds contained the following: 2.74% protein, 15.86% crude fat, 7.67% crude fiber, 468.74kcal, 82.01% moisture content, 5.72% ash, 88.98% carbohydrate. The seeds further contained considerable amounts of minerals and vitamins as follows: 14.14mg/100g for iron, 2.37mg/100g for potassium, 1434.38mg/100g for manganese, 82.71mg/100g for magnesium, 185.49mg/100g for calcium, 28.33mg/kg for ascorbic acid, 13.33mg/kg for thiamine and 55.83mg/kg for pyridoxine. Furthermore, it was found out that both the seeds and pulps were also rich in the following: 297.49-304.94mg QE/100g for total flavonoids, 2086.98-2304.72mgGAE/100g for total phenolics, 1.6-96400mg/kg for citric acid, 5880-9280mg/kg for malic acid, 960-1040mg/kg for tartaric acid, 30.8-38.8mg/kg for fumaric acids, 232-660mg/100g for oxalates, 1186.67-1320mg/100g for phytic acid and 130.23-515.23mg/100g for tannins. The seeds and pulp oils were also found to be rich in unsaturated fatty acids ranging from 46.27-50.21%. Our results therefore demonstrate that Monkey apple could serve as supplementary source of essential nutrient and antioxidant components with health benefits.

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“…Findings in this work are in agreement with Okafor, (1981;Dimelu and Odo, 2013) who observed that the species is an important agroforestry home garden species in southern Nigeria. Fresh fruit pulp has been reported to contain crude protein, vitamins, fibre, carbohydrate and micronutrients such as calcium, iron and phosphorus in reasonable quantities (Ureigho and Ekeke, 2010;Adepoju and Adeniji, 2012). Trade in Udara fruits when in season alleviates poverty by yielding substantial income to producers and marketers locally.…”

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“…Most of the EFT species in the survey play multiple roles in the wellbeing of the people. EFTs are noted to be important for food security and they provide a significant nutritional contribution especially during times of drought and famine, and create more varied, palatable, and balanced diets Adepoju and Adeniji, 2012). Multipurpose tree species have been noted to contribute significantly to the livelihood of local populations in the developing regions globally (Avocevou-Ayisso et al, 2009, Larinde andOgunniyan, 2011 (91) as EFTs in the study area, mango is easily propagated from seeds and planted in most home gardens for its' economic, nutritional and environmental amelioration values.…”

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Edible Fruit Trees Diversity in a Peri-Urban Centre: Implications for Food Security and Urban Greening

L¹,

Oladele²

2014

JEE

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One of the numerous sources of Edible fruits from trees in peri-uban centres are home gardens. However, there are limited research on the implication for food security and urban greening due to transient nature of farming in the cities. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of edible fruit tree (EFTs) planting in home garden in University of Port Harcourt and assess its impact on the social and physical environment as well as its contribution to food security and urban greening. Total enumeration of edible fruit bearing tree species in the residential areas was carried out in Choba and Delta parks of the university while, representative sample consisting of all student halls of residence and major streets in the staff quarters in the main university park enumerated. Mangifera indica (Mango) has the highest population of 91 trees while Prunus persica (Peach) was the least with a single tree population in Abuja Park. Carica papaya (Pawpaw), Psidium guajava (Guava), Cocos nucifera (Coconut), Elaeis guinensis (Oil palm) and Persia americana (Avocado pear) ranked high among the common fruit trees planted or conserved in residential areas of the University. Valued local species in the survey include; Irvingia wombulu (Bush mango/Ogbono), Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple), Citrus sinensis (Sweet orange) and Dacryodes edulis (African pear). Site distribution of EFTs in the study showed that residential areas of Delta Park possess the highest population of EFTs (243) among the three Parks while Choba Park has the least EFTs populations (92 trees). EFTs diversity consists of Twelve (12) families distributed over Fifteen (15) genera. Palmae has the highest frequency while ISSN 2157-6092 2014 www.macrothink.org/jee 235 Rosaceae was the least with one species (Prunus persica (L) Batsch). Judging from the way the well-educated protect, conserve and plant ETFs within the University environment food security and urban greening can be achieved if it is extended to other public and private residential area within the peri-urban centres. Journal of Environment and Ecology

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Nutrient composition and micronutrient potential of three wildly grown varieties of African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) from Nigeria

Cited by 25 publications

References 18 publications

Economic Studies on the Production of Fruit Juice from a Locally Sourced Fruit ‘African Star Apple’

Economic Studies on the Production of Fruit Juice from a Locally Sourced Fruit ‘African Star Apple’

Chemical Composition, Nutritional Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Monkey Apple (<i>Anisophyllea laurina </i><i>R</i><i>.</i><i> </i><i>Br. ex Sabine</i>)

Edible Fruit Trees Diversity in a Peri-Urban Centre: Implications for Food Security and Urban Greening

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