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The mineral compositions of the 8 wild edible fruits were investigated. Nitrogen, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus were analyzed as the major constituents of the fruits and iron, zinc, copper and manganese were identified as a minor constituent. Among all the mineral, Potassium were found in large quantity in all fruits. Ficus racemosa L., fruit contain the highest amount of calcium, sodium and potassium. Grewia tiliifolia Vahl. fruit is rich in potassium and magnesium whereas iron content is more in Meyna laxiflora Robyns, Flacourtia indica (Burm. f.)Merr. fruit is rich in copper and manganese, while Cordia dichotoma fruit rich in zinc.
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The present study deals with the identification, documentation and ethno-botanical exploration with respect to food value of wild edible fruits from Kolhapur district. Total 3o wild edible fruits were surveyed. Fruits are the nature’s gift to mankind; these are not only delicious and refreshing but also the chief source of vitamin, minerals and protein. The wild edible fruits are the normal food of cattle grazers and the forest tribes. Although the popularity of these wild forms of fruits has declined, it is considered that special attention should be paid to them in order to maintain and improve this important source of food supply.