@article{ajfst2015323,
author={{KOUBALA, Beno?t B. and LAYA, Alphonse and MASSA?, Harouna and KOUNINKI, Habiba and NUKENINE, Elias N.},
title={Physico-chemical Characterization Leaves from Five Genotypes of Cassava (<i>Manihot esculenta </i>Crantz) Consumed in the Far North Region (Cameroon)},
journal={American Journal of Food Science and Technology},
volume={3},
number={2},
pages={40--47},
year={2015},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajfst/3/2/3},
issn={2333-4835},
abstract={Leaves from five cassava (<i>Manihot esculanta</i>) genotypes including local and improved were evaluated for their physicochemical and antioxidant properties. Results showed a significant (p&lt;0.05) variations with the different analysed parameters. Leaves from the improved genotype <i>92/0326</i> exhibited the highest ash content (2.34 mg/g fresh weight). Mineral elements were more present in <i>IRAD4115 </i>and<i> 92/0326 </i>cassava leaves<i>. </i>Leaves from <i>IRAD4115</i> exhibited the highest carbohydrates content meanwhile those from local genotype <i>EN</i> presented a high protein content (6.64%). The improved variety <i>IRAD4115</i> detained the highest total phenolic compounds as well as ascorbic acid (40.51 ¦Ìg /g) and the highest total antioxidant activity. Cassava leaves are a very important source of macronutrient, micronutrient minerals and antioxidant compounds that can contribute in the strive against chronic malnutrition leading to a better state of health in rural and urban population.},
doi={10.12691/ajfst-3-2-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}