Title: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND NUTRITIONAL POTENTIAL OF MANGO (MANGIFERA INDICA) KERNEL BUTTER FROM THE NORTHERN REGION OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE |
Authors: Privat KOUAKOU, Godi Henri Marius BIEGO and Chatigre Olivier KOUAME |
Abstract: This work focused on the physico-chemical characterization and nutritional potential of mango kernel butter (Mangifera Indica), from the northern region of Côte d’Ivoire, for its valorization. The results of yield, physico-chemical parameters and antinutritional factors are respectively; (7,5%); kernel moisture (58.8%); Melting point (29°C); Saponification index (186.53); Acid index (1.68) and Iodine index (38.91); Peroxide index (3); Tannins (0.45 mg/ml); Phytates (42.5 mg/100g); Oxalates (11 mg/100g). So, by its characteristics close to cocoa butter, this butter has potential for use in the food industry and can help to reduce high cholesterol levels in the body. |
Keywords: Mangifera Indica, mango kernel, mango butter, physico-chemical characteristics. |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61646/IJCRAS.vol.4.issue1.111 |
Date of Publication: 04-02-2025 |
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Published Volume and Issue: Volume 4 Issue 1 Jan-Feb 2025 |