Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, volume 29 issue 1 (march 2010) : 56 - 59

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POLLY DWARF (ALOCACIA INDICA S.): AN INDIAN VEGETABLE

Ali Aberoumand*, S.S.Deokule

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¹Department of Botany, University of Pune, Pune, 411 007, India.

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Cite article:- Aberoumand* Ali, S.S.Deokule (2024). PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POLLY DWARF (ALOCACIA INDICA S.): AN INDIAN VEGETABLE. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 29(1): 56 - 59. doi: .

ABSTRACT

The proximate composition and mineral constituents of Alocacia indica Stem were evaluated.
The stem contained ashes: 9.1%,crude protein: 5.44%, crude lipid: 3.25%, crude fiber: 22.9%,
and carbohydrates: 59.31%. The stem also have high energy value (288.25kcal/100g)dry weight.
Mineral ranges (mg/100g dry weight, DW) were: K (4.63), Na (1.62), Ca (7.37), Fe (5.04), and Zn
(3.83). Comparing the tubers mineral contents with recommended dietary allowances (RDA),
the results indicated that Alocacia indica stem could be a good supplement for some nutrients
such as Fibre, Potassium, Zinc, lipid, and Carbohydrates. The wild stem could be promoted as a
carbohydrate supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities, while its high potassium
content could be utilized for the management of hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.

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