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Physical and nutritional properties of black monkey orange fruit and seeds: A preliminary analysis for food processing.
Kirsty van Rayne, Kiana; Adebo, Oluwafemi Ayodeji; Wokadala, Obiro Cuthbert; Sithole, Lucky; Ngobese, Nomali Ziphorah.
  • Kirsty van Rayne K; Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Adebo OA; Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Wokadala OC; School of Agriculture, University of Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, South Africa.
  • Sithole L; Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
  • Ngobese NZ; Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
PLoS One ; 17(5): e0268628, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1933283
ABSTRACT
Strychnos madagascariensis is an underutilized South African fruit-bearing tree, with the pulp being the primary consumable component. However, the seeds hold the potential as a food source due to their high nutrient composition. The aim of this study was to determine the physical properties of S. madagascariensis fruit and seeds to aid in food processing equipment development. Fruit physical properties were determined at four progressive ripening stages, as well as the seed physical properties and mineral composition. The pulp contributed the most towards fruit composition across stages of ripeness (c 50%), followed by the rind (c 30%) and seeds (c 20%). Furthermore, significant variations in seed physical properties were observed at progressive maturity stages. The seeds showed significantly greater mineral compositions in unripe-green fruit in comparison to fruit at progressive ripening stages. The data provided may serve as a basis for the development of processing procedures and equipment and suggests that seeds of unripe-green fruit hold greater nutritional benefits.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Seeds / Strychnos / Fruit / Nutritive Value Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0268628

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Seeds / Strychnos / Fruit / Nutritive Value Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0268628