@article{ajfn2016466,
author={{Oryema, Christine and Oryem-Origa, Hannington},
title={Analysis of the Fresh Pulps of <i>B</i><i>orassus aethiopum </i>Fruits<i> </i>of<i> </i>Gulu District, Uganda},
journal={American Journal of Food and Nutrition},
volume={4},
number={6},
pages={177--181},
year={2016},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajfn/4/6/6},
issn={2374-1163},
abstract={<i>Borassus aethiopum Mart-</i>locally known as <i>Tugu</i> by a tribe called Acholi in Uganda is an edible wild fruit tree species greatly valued for its multipurpose uses, fruits inclusive. This tree species is being wantonly destroyed, yet there is no adequate documentation on them. This study determined the nutrient contents in the pulps of its fresh fruits both on fresh matter (FM) and dry matter (FM) basis. The contents were determined using standard procedures prescribed for each nutrient. The potassium, sodium, and calcium contents on FM basis were respectively 42.6mg/100g, 12mg/100g) and 33.6mg/100g. The contents of zinc, iron and magnesium on FM basis were low with all values below 1.00mg/100g. No phytates were detected in these pulps on both FM and DM basis. The study revealed appreciable contents of nutrients in the fresh pulps, making it useful source for supplementing nutrient deficiencies within the community. Further studies are thus recommended to determine the availability of these nutrients in the body when consumed.},
doi={10.12691/ajfn-4-6-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}