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Nutritional and mineral composition of persimmon fruits (Diospyros kaki L.) from Central and Southern Italy.

Authors :
Tardugno, Roberta
Gervasi, Teresa
Nava, Vincenzo
Cammilleri, Gaetano
Ferrantelli, Vincenzo
Cicero, Nicola
Source :
Natural Product Research; Oct2022, Vol. 36 Issue 20, p5168-5173, 6p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

In this study, the nutritional and mineral composition of Diospyros kaki fruits from Apulia, Campania, Lazio, Sardinia and Sicily regions was evaluated. Dietary fiber, mineral, pectin, polyphenol, and protein contents were evaluated. Particularly high are the contents of the dietary fiber and pectins. The mineral elements profile was interesting due to its modest content of sodium and high potassium concentration. Protein amounts were in line with the quantities for this fruit. The total polyphenol content of the fruits analysed was very variable, interesting for the quantities found both total and gallic acid. The results obtained confirmed the nutritional value of this fruit even for special dietary regimens such as hypertension and heart diseases and the genuineness of its cultivation in Central-Southern Italy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14786419
Volume :
36
Issue :
20
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Natural Product Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159687701
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2021.1921768