scholarly journals Horticultural Study on Cucumber Cultivation; Pest and Disease Control from Traditional Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
A. Nur Nasyfah Bongkang
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Premature Aging ◽  
Intestinal Cancer ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Cucumber Fruit ◽  
Anti Cancer

The aims of the study to know Horticultural Study on Cucumber Cultivation; Pest and Disease Control from Traditional Approach. Cucumber offers several health advantages, including a high concentration of Vitamin A, anti-cancer properties, the ability to absorb pollutants, and the ability to provide energy. cucumber is high in provitamin A, which helps to preserve eye health by acting as an antioxidant. It also helps to prevent damage to body cells that leads to premature aging by acting naturally. cucumber fruit has been shown to be effective in reducing the development of intestinal cancer.

Vitamin A Value of Plant Food Provitamin A - Evaluated by the Stable Isotope Technologies

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangwen Tang
Keyword(s):  
Stable Isotope ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Plant Food ◽  
Plant Foods ◽  
A Value ◽  
Provitamin A Carotenoids ◽  
Β Carotene

Humans need vitamin A and obtain essential vitamin A by conversion of plant foods rich in provitamin A and/or absorption of preformed vitamin A from foods of animal origin. The determination of the vitamin A value of plant foods rich in provitamin A is important but has challenges. The aim of this paper is to review the progress over last 80 years following the discovery on the conversion of β-carotene to vitamin A and the various techniques including stable isotope technologies that have been developed to determine vitamin A values of plant provitamin A (mainly β-carotene). These include applications from using radioactive β-carotene and vitamin A, depletion-repletion with vitamin A and β-carotene, and measuring postprandial chylomicron fractions after feeding a β-carotene rich diet, to using stable isotopes as tracers to follow the absorption and conversion of plant food provitamin A carotenoids (mainly β-carotene) in humans. These approaches have greatly promoted our understanding of the absorption and conversion of β-carotene to vitamin A. Stable isotope labeled plant foods are useful for determining the overall bioavailability of provitamin A carotenoids from specific foods. Locally obtained plant foods can provide vitamin A and prevent deficiency of vitamin A, a remaining worldwide concern.

scholarly journals Content and Retention of Provitamin A Carotenoids Following Ripening and Local Processing of Four Popular Musa Cultivars from Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Nakhauka Ekesa ◽  
Judith Kimiywe ◽  
Inge Van den Bergh ◽  
Guy Blomme ◽  
Claudie Dhuique-Mayer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Local Processing ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Provitamin A Carotenoids

<p>Changes in the concentrations and retention levels of total and individual provitamin A carotenoids (pVACs) during ripening and local processing of the four most popular <em>Musa</em> cultivars of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were established through HPLC analysis. The predominant pVACs were all <em>trans</em> ?- and ?-carotene, together constituting about 90% of total pVACs content in raw and processed <em>Musa</em> fruit pulp. The proportion of ?- and ?-carotene was not significantly different in the tested East African Highland Bananas (AAA-EAHB) (‘Nshikazi’ and ‘Vulambya’); in the plantains (‘Musilongo’ and ‘Musheba’), proportion of ?-carotene was almost twice that of ?-carotene. An increase in total pVACs was observed during ripening, with highest levels at ripening stage 3 in all four cultivars. Total pVACs values were as high as 1081µg/100gfw in ‘Vulambya’ and 1819µg/100gfw in ‘Musilongo’. Boiling of the AAA-EAHB and AAB-Plantains resulted to retention of between 40-90% and &gt;95% respectively. Plantains deep-fried in fully-refined palm oil and crude red palm oil for 2 minutes did not seem to lose any pVACs, the levels of total pVACs observed after frying were 100% of what was observed when the fruit was raw. Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE), in boiled products varied between 22.3 and 173 RAEµg/100gfw, whereas deep fried products had &gt;190 RAEµg/100g edible portion. These results show that the tested AAA-EAHBs and the plantains could meet at least 14% and 30 % of Vitamin A recommended dietary intakes respectively. The findings can therefore guide consumer consumption patterns to maximize vitamin A intake for improved health in these regions and also direct researchers in the selection of <em>Musa</em> cultivars to be incorporated within existing farming systems in the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD).</p>

scholarly journals SUBTITUSI TEPUNG TERIGU DENGAN TEPUNG PISANG TONGKA LANGIT UNTUK PEMBUATAN CRACKERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Gilian Tetelepta ◽  
Priscillia Picauly
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Intermediate Product ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Organoleptic Properties ◽  
Perishable Product ◽  
Banana Flour ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Carbohydrate Contents

Tongka langit banana contain high nutrients including pro vitamin A and a total of carotene. However, it is also a perishable product, and would deteriorate if not processed or not completely consumed. Therefore, this banana should be processed into diverse products. It can be processed into intermediate product such as flour, which can be further applied in crackers making. This research was conducted in two stages. First stage was the making of tongka langit banana flour and the second was crackers making. The crackers were made from tongka langit banana flour and wheat flour having different ratios, i.e. 20 %: 80 %; 40 %: 60 %; 60 %: 40 %; 80 %: 20 %. Variables observed on crackers including moisture, ash, protein, fat, dietary fiber and carbohydrate contents, as well as organoleptic properties of taste, aroma, colour, texture and overall likeness. Results showed that ratio of banana flour to wheat flour of 40%:60% produced crackers with moisture, ash, protein, fat, fiber, and carbohydrate contents of 4.60%, 4.46%, 6.64%, 17.54%, 1.18% and 4.60%, respectively. In addition, organoleptic test revealed that crackers made from 40% banana flour and 60% wheat flour were mostly liked by panelists in terms of taste, colour, aroma, texture and overall likeness. Keywords: crackers, tongka langit banana   ABSTRAK Pisang tongka langit kaya akan kandungan gizi antara lain mengandung provitamin A dan total karotenoid yang sangat tinggi. Namun pisang tongka langit mudah mengalami kerusakan jika tertunda pengolahannya atau tidak habis dikonsumsi, oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan upaya diversifikasi terhadap pisang tongka langit. Pisang tongka langit dapat diolah menjadi bahan setengah jadi berupa tepung yang dapat diaplikasikan menjadi produk crackers. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua tahap, tahap I adalah pembuatan tepung pisang tongka langit dan tahap II adalah pembuatan crackers dari tepung pisang tongka langit dan tepung terigu dengan empat taraf perlakuan perbandingan subtitusi tepung pisang tongka langit dan tepung terigu yaitu masing-masing 20 %: 80 %; 40 %: 60 %; 60 %: 40 %; 80 %: 20 %. Pengamatan yang dilakukan pada crackers yaitu analisa kadar air, abu, protein, lemak, serat pangan, karbohidrat dan uji organoleptik yang meliputi rasa, aroma, warna, tekstur dan tingkat kesukaan secara keseluruhan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa formula crackers tepung pisang tongka langit 40% : 60% memiliki nilai kadar air berkisar antara 4,60%, kadar abu 4,46%, protein 6,64%, lemak 17,54%, serat 1,18% dan karbohidrat 4,60%. Sedangkan uji organoleptik menunjukkan bahwa crackers tepung pisang tongka langit 40% : tepung terigu 60% memiliki rasa, warna, aroma, tekstur dan tingkat penerimaan secara keseluruhan yang disukai panelis. Kata Kunci: crackers, pisang tongka langit

scholarly journals Cassava with enhanced β-carotene maintains adequate vitamin A status in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) despite substantial cis-isomer content

2009 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie A. Howe ◽  
Bussie Maziya-Dixon ◽  
Sherry A. Tanumihardjo
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Meriones Unguiculatus ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Mongolian Gerbils ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Vitamin A Status ◽  
Isomer Content ◽  
Β Carotene

Efforts to increase β-carotene in cassava have been successful, but the ability of high-β-carotene cassava to prevent vitamin A deficiency has not been determined. Two studies investigated the bioefficacy of provitamin A in cassava and compared the effects of carotenoid content and variety on vitamin A status in vitamin A-depleted Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Gerbils were fed a vitamin A-free diet 4 weeks prior to treatment. In Expt 1, treatments (ten gerbils per group) included 45 % high-β-carotene cassava, β-carotene and vitamin A supplements (intake matched to high-β-carotene cassava group), and oil control. In Expt 2, gerbils were fed cassava feeds with 1·8 or 4·3 nmol provitamin A/g prepared with two varieties. Gerbils were killed after 4 weeks. For Expt 1, liver vitamin A was higher (P < 0·05) in the vitamin A (1·45 (sd 0·23) μmol/liver), lower in the control (0·43 (sd 0·10) μmol/liver), but did not differ from the β-carotene group (0·77 (sd 0·12) μmol/liver) when compared with the high-β-carotene cassava group (0·69 (sd 0·20) μmol/liver). The bioconversion factor was 3·7 μg β-carotene to 1 μg retinol (2 mol:1 mol), despite 48 % cis-β-carotene [(Z)-β-carotene] composition in cassava. In Expt 2, cassava feed with 4·3 nmol provitamin A/g maintained vitamin A status. No effect of cassava variety was observed. Serum retinol concentrations did not differ. β-Carotene was detected in livers of gerbils receiving cassava and supplements, but the cis-to-trans ratio in liver differed from intake. Biofortified cassava adequately maintained vitamin A status and was as efficacious as β-carotene supplementation in the gerbil model.

scholarly journals Caregiver Perceptions and Acceptability of a Provitamin A Carotenoid, Iron and Zinc Rich Complementary Food Blend Prepared from Common Bean and Pumpkin in Rural Uganda

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Buzigi ◽  
Kirthee Pillay ◽  
Muthulisi Siwela
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Common Bean ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Sensory Attributes ◽  
Provitamin A ◽  
Complementary Food ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
Chi Square Test

Ugandan children are vulnerable to vitamin A deficiency (VAD), iron deficiency (ID) and zinc deficiency (ZnD) because they are fed on complementary foods (CFs) low in vitamin A, iron and zinc. This study developed a novel provitamin A carotenoid (PVAC), iron and zinc rich common bean pumpkin blend (BPB) complementary food (CF) from locally available pumpkin and common bean in Uganda and aimed to determine its acceptance, compared to a control pumpkin blend (PB). Seventy caregivers participated in the study. The sensory attributes (taste, colour, aroma, texture and general acceptability) of BPB and PB were rated using a five-point facial hedonic scale (1 = very bad, 2 = bad, 3 = neutral, 4 = good, 5 = very good). Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to assess the perceptions of caregivers about the BPB. The chi square test was used to detect the proportion difference for each sensory attribute between BPB and PB, whilst FGD data were analysed by thematic analysis. A proportion of 64% to 96% of the caregivers rated both BPB and PB as acceptable (good to very good) for all the sensory attributes. There was no significant difference in caregiver acceptability for all attributes between BPB and PB (p > 0.05). Caregivers had positive perceptions about the taste, texture, aroma and colour of the BPB. Caregivers were keen to know the specific varieties of common bean and pumpkin used to formulate the PVAC, iron and zinc rich BPB. In conclusion, BPB was acceptable to caregivers, and they were interested to know how to prepare and use it as a CF.

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