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A Comparative Study of Nutrients and Mineral Molar Ratios of Some Plant Foods with Recommended Dietary Allowances
Ali Aberoumand
Corresponding Author: Ali Aberoumand
Submitted: 2009 December, 30
Accepted: 2010 January, 09
Published: 2010 March, 10 |
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The proximate composition and mineral constituents of Asparagus officinalis stem and Momordica
dioica R. fruit were evaluated in order to standard methods. The stem contained an ashes: 10.70%, crude
protein: 32.69%, crude lipid: 3.44%, crude fiber: 18.50%, and carbohydrates: 34.67%. Stem also has highenergy
value (384.27kcal/100g) dry weight. The fruits contained an ashes: 9.1%, crude protein: 5.44%, crude
lipid: 3.25%, crude fiber: 22.9%, and carbohydrates: 59.31%. Comparing proximate and minerals contents of
the stem and the fruit, the results indicated that Asparagus officinalis stem could be a good supplement for some
nutrients such as protein, potassium, and carbohydrates. The stem could be promoted as a carbohydrate
supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities, while Momordica dioica R. fruits could be a good
supplement for some nutrients such as Fibre, Potassium, Zinc, lipid, Protein and Carbohydrates. A. officinalis
is suitable for high-temperature food processes.
Key words: Asparagus officinalis DC., Momordica dioica R., micronutrients, proximate, mineral composition, ,
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Ali Aberoumand, . A Comparative Study of Nutrients and Mineral Molar Ratios of Some Plant Foods with Recommended Dietary Allowances. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, (2): Page No: 104-108.
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