@article{ajfst2016443,
author={{E., Njoku N. and N., Ubbaonu C. and S.O., Alagbaoso and I.M, Agunwa and C.N., Eluchie},
title={Proximate, Anti-Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of the Yellow Variety of the <i>Synsepalum</i><i> </i><i>Dulcificum</i> (Miracle Fruit) Berry},
journal={American Journal of Food Science and Technology},
volume={4},
number={4},
pages={102--108},
year={2016},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajfst/4/4/3},
issn={2333-4835},
abstract={The pulp of freshly harvested mature <i>Synsepalumdulcificum</i> (miracle fruit) berries were analyzed for proximate, pH, titratable acidity, anti-nutritional and phytochemical content. The results indicated a moisture content of 45.12%, protein content of 2.48% and a carbohydrate content of 48.84%.The anti-nutrients content include Tannin 2.90 &#177; 0.64mg/100g, phytate 5.21 &#177; 0.92 mg/100g, glycosidic cyanide 0.03 &#177; 0.00mg/100g, steroid 1.56&#177;0.03 mg/100g and oxalate 11.04 &#177; 0.29%. The anti-nutritional levels were all within the recommended safety limits. Some phytochemicals like flavonoids, resins and steroids were also identified. It is hoped that the knowledge of miracle fruit¡¯s nutritional content/importance will enhance its utilization in our diet.},
doi={10.12691/ajfst-4-4-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}