Open AccessUnveiling the potential nutrients present in fresh and dried Makuea Poo-Ung
Author(s) -
Frances Betty Fraikue,
Pillai Janardhanan. Prasanna Kumar,
Edem Kwesi Amenumey,
Samuel Joe Acquah
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
african journal of hospitality and tourism management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2704-470X
DOI - 10.47963/ajthm.v1i1.138
Subject(s) - nutrient , vitamin c , biology , food science , ecology
Makuea poo-ung is a highly nutritious fruity vegetable. The main objective of this study was to compare the nutritional contents of fresh and dried makuea poo-ung, then compare to nutrients presents in general eggplants. Makuea poo-ung was pre-treated before reagents and chemicals were used to identify the specific nutrients present, whilst independent T-Test was used to analyse the significant differences. Results revealed that fresh and dried makuea poo-ung contained the six food nutrients. However, comparison between fresh makuea poo-ung and general nutrients in eggplants revealed very substantial diversions. Apart from Vitamin A which fell within the range of eggplants reviewed, most nutrients present in makuea poo-ung compared to eggplants were either less or more than the range reviewed. Conclusively, fresh and dried makuea poo-ung are nutritious to consume and serve as food supplements. It is recommended that commercial/traditional caterers and home makers should patronize makuea poo-ung.