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Physicochemical and nutritional characteristics of the fruit of Zizyphus sonorensis S. Wats (Rhamnaceae)

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Pages 587-596 | Published online: 26 Aug 2009
 

Abstract

The nanche de la costa (Zizyphus sonorensis) fruit was partially characterized by physicochemical and nutritional analyses. This fruit has a homogenous size and color and low moisture content (47 g/100 g). The content of tannins and nickel of the edible portion might limit its use. However, nanche de la costa has important characteristics and potential to be considered as a food or feed source. The remarkable characteristics of the edible portion are high content of total (35 g/100 g) and soluble (0.6 g/100 g) dietary fiber, high level of copper (0.53 mg/100 g), iron (10 mg/100 g) and zinc (4.2 mg/100 g). The seed was distinguished by its high content of total dietary fiber (82.1 g/100 g), calcium (540 mg/100 g), copper (0.54 mg/100 g), chromium (1.1 mg/100 g) and zinc (4.5 mg/100 g). The moisture value is given in fresh weight basis and all other values are in dry weight basis.

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