Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Evaluation of Cakes and Almond Flours of Momordica cabrae Consumed in the Center-West Côte d’Ivoire

Oupoh Bada Bedos^1, , Tchumou Messou², N’gbo Martin Luthère King² and Tano Kablan¹

¹UFR of Food Science and Technology, Nangui Abrogoua University, 02BP: 801 Abidjan 02, Côte d’Ivoire

²UFR, Agriculture, Halieutic Resources, Agro-industry, University of San-Pedro, BPV 1800, Côte d’Ivoire

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Oupoh Bada Bedos, Tchumou Messou, N’gbo Martin Luthère King and Tano Kablan. Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Evaluation of Cakes and Almond Flours of Momordica cabrae Consumed in the Center-West Côte d’Ivoire. American Journal of Food and Nutrition. 2023; 11(1):25-33. doi: 10.12691/ajfn-11-1-4

Abstract

Momordica cabrae is a wild plant whose kernels are of nutritional and therapeutic interests for consumers. In this study, biochemical properties of the flours (raw and roasted) and almond cake of Momordica cabrae were determined. Results showed that almonds are rich in carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Indeed, the raw flour of Momordica cabrae contains more carbohydrates (37.03%). Cake presented the high protein content (41.45%) in the while the toasted flour is richer in lipids with a content of 24.35%. The most abundant minerals are magnesium (0.218 g/100 g), calcium (0.250 g/100 g), phosphorus (0.590 g/100g) and potassium (1.150 g/100 g) and were obtained in flours (raw and roasted). Statistical analysis of levels of phenolic compounds in the flours (roasted and raw) and the cake showed significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) in terms of phenolic acid, tannin and phytate content. Indeed, levels of phenolic acids, tannins and phytates observed in raw flour (respectively 1050.47 mg/100 g; 423.56 mg/100 g; 540.05 mg/100 g) are higher when compared toasted flour (respectively 920.17 mg / 100 g; 319.07 mg / 100 g; 404.54 mg / 100 g). The lowest values of these compounds are obtained in the meal. Presents results indicate nutritional properties and phytochemical constituents which are beneficial for health.

Keywords:
Momordica cabrae almonds biochemical properties cake raw flour

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