Determination of micronutrients and colour variability among new plantain and banana hybrids flour

• Authors : Adeniji, T.A.; Sanni, L.O.; Barimalaa, I.S.; Hart, A.D.


• Document type : Journal article


• Year of publication : 2006


• Journal title : World Journal of Chemistry


• Volume (number) : 1 (1)




• Pages : 23-27


• Peer-reviewed : No


• ISSN : 1817-3128


• Language(s) : English


• Abstract : Quantitative colour variability and micronutrient content of new plantain and banana hybrids flour was investigated. The mean flour colour of the cultivars ranges from 12.16 for 'BITA-3' to 18.52 for 'FHIA-23', which is an indication of varying degree of yellowness. Both 'FHIA-23' and 'PITA-17' had colour value higher than the general sample means. 'Agbagba' contained the highest level of iron (36.5 microg/g), which is higher than the overall sample means, followed by 'FHIA-17' (16.135 microg/g). The rest of the cultivars, including 'FHIA-17' contained iron levels lower than the sample means. Similarly, 'Agbagba' had the highest level (12.5 microg/g) of zinc, followed by 'FHIA-17' (12.49 microg/g). The value of zinc obtained in Agbagba, 'FHIA-17' and 'BITA-3' were higher than the general sample means. The total carotenoid contents of the cultivars are similar, with 'PITA-17' (4.795 microg/g), 'FHIA-17' (4.15 microg/g) and 'PITA- 14' (3.815 microg/g) having values higher than the overall sample means. The estimated retinol equivalent of the flours ranges from 0.43 in 'FHIA-23' to 0.799 in 'PITA-17'. The new Musa hybrids may be acceptable for increased production based on disease resistant, high yield and micronutrient content. (Author's abstract).


• Keywords : PLANTAIN; NUTRITIVE VALUE; QUALITY; FLOURS; HYBRIDS; TRACE ELEMENTS; COLOUR; CAROTENOIDS; FHIA; RETINOL


• Open access : Yes


• Document on publisher's site : View article on publisher's site


• Musalit document ID : IN090018

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