Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
Proximate and antinutrient compositions of indigenous okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Author(s): Rutika Shah, Kinjal Bhutaka, JJ Dhruve and YM Shukla
Abstract: The promotion and consumption of indigenous vegetables could help to mitigate food insecurity and alleviate malnutrition in developing countries. Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients, nearly half of which is soluble fibre in the form of gums and pectins which help to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart diseases. The presence of phytate in the human diet has a negative effect on mineral uptake. Nutrient and antinutrient compositions of ten genotypes (GAO 5, AOL 12-55, AOL 10-22, AOL 13-73, AOL 13-75, AOL 13-88, AOL 13-90, Parbhanikranti, pusasawani and wild type) of okra fruits were investigated. The result of the study revealed that the proximate composition (g/100 g) in fresh weight basis was significantly (P < 0.05) varied and ranged: Dry matter (10.60 -27.10), crude fiber (1.76 –4.69), crude ash (2.44–6.18), total carbohydrates (3.06–6.27), total soluble sugars (1.14 – 2.55) and true protein (1.77–3.31). The essential amino acids concentrations (mg/g) were also significantly (P < 0.05) varied and ranged: lysine (10.4-19.1), tryptophan (4.13-12.73) and methionine (0.57-0.85). The results of anti-nutrients analysis showed that Phytate (0.06-0.17%), saponin (0.33-0.63%), and oxalate (0.32-0.51%) contents of all the genotypes were significantly varied. The results of the study revealed that okra fruit contain appreciable amount of vital nutrients like protein, fiber and low in antinutrient contents. Therefore, increase in the production and consumption of these nutrient-rich indigenous okra fruits will help to supplement the diets and alleviate the problems associated with malnutrition in the country.
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Rutika Shah, Kinjal Bhutaka, JJ Dhruve, YM Shukla. Proximate and antinutrient compositions of indigenous okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):2100-2106.
