Determination of Nutritional and Energy Value of Viburnum mullaha Buch.-Ham. Ex D. Don (Indian Cranberry)
Nutritional and energy value of an underutilized wild edible Viburnum mullaha was determined. Vitamin analysis confirmed that the fruit contains high amounts of vitamin C (122.27 mg/100 g), vitamin B2 (0.14 mg/g), and vitamin E (13.47 mg/g). Macronutrient profile revealed that Viburnum
mullaha is a rich source of carbohydrates (18.4 g/100 g), proteins (11.3 g/100 g), and lipids (18.4 g/100 g). It was calculated that 100 g of fruit berries can provide an average of 284.4 kcal (1185.7 kJ) energy. Analysis of magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and manganese estimated by atomic
absorption spectrophotometer confirmed that fruit berries of Viburnum mullaha can be utilized for developing various edible products. This is the first study ever on the biochemical analysis and nutritional value of this species; hence, it will provide nutritional statistics that scientific
societies and the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries can use for their expanding investigations of the ultrasonically assisted technique described here in food and medicine.
Keywords: Viburnum mullaha; energy; nutritional value; underutilized
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1: G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit - Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India 2: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biochemical Sciences and Research, Uttarakhand, India
Publication date: 01 May 2012
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