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Proximate, chemical compositions and sulphur concentrations on quality of selected dried mango (Mangifera indica L.)

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dc.contributor.author Mudau, F.N.
dc.contributor.author Mabusela, P. J.
dc.contributor.author Ngezimana, W.
dc.date.accessioned 2014-08-12T13:24:29Z
dc.date.available 2014-08-12T13:24:29Z
dc.date.issued 2013
dc.identifier.citation DOI: 10.5897/AJB2013.12256 en
dc.identifier.issn 1684-5315
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13796
dc.description.abstract Preference for dried mango is on the increase as it provides a good source of nutrients, whilst evading consumption of fatty in some post-harvest processed fruits. However, data on proximate and chemical compositions of dried mango fruits is lacking. Hence this research was intended to determine effects of sulphur concentration (0, 10, 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 ppm) on the nutritional value and the proximate composition of six selected mango cultivars (Tommy Atkins, Peach, Saber, Sunshine, Keitt and Vhavenda) grown in South Africa. The study showed that increasing sulphur concentration had a quadratic effect on mango pulp proximate concentration and chemical composition, reaching a maximum at 50 ppm regardless of cultivar. Significant differences (p<0.01) in nutrient content were found in the mango cultivars. Keitt has significantly more protein than other cultivars, whilst Vhavenda has more fibre contents. Significant differences (p<0.01) in secondary metabolites were also found in the mango cultivars with Saber having significantly more polyphenols (0.4mg of Gallic acid/100 mg) and antioxidants (65.4 μmol/ g). en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher African Journalof Biotechnology - Academic Journals en
dc.subject mango cultivars en
dc.subject nutritional value en
dc.subject proximate composition en
dc.subject sulphur en
dc.title Proximate, chemical compositions and sulphur concentrations on quality of selected dried mango (Mangifera indica L.) en
dc.type Article en
dc.description.department Agriculture and  Animal Health en


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