Preliminary assessment of nutritional value of polly dwarf (Alocacia indica S.): A plant food in India
2010
Aberoumand, A. (Behbahan Univ. (Iran). Natural Resources Coll.) | Deokule, S.S. (University of Pune (India). Dept. of Botany) | Aberoumand, A. (Behbahan Univ. (Iran). Natural Resources Coll.)
The proximate composition and mineral constituents of Alocacia indica stem were evaluated. The stem contained ashes (9.1%), crude protein (5.44%), crude lipid (3.25%), crude fiber (22.9%) and carbohydrates (59.31%). The stem also has a high energy value (288.25 kcal/100gdry weight). Minerals range (mg/100g dry weight, DW) was: K (4.63), Na (1.62), Ca (7.37), Fe (5.04), and Zn (3.83). Comparing the tubers mineral contents with recommended dietary allowances (RDA), the results indicated that Alocacia indica stem could be a good supplement for some nutrients such as fibre, potassium, zinc, lipid, and carbohydrates. The wild stem could be promoted as a carbohydrate supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities, while its high potassium content could be utilized for the management of hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
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