期刊名称：American Journal of Food Science and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2333-4827
电子版ISSN：2333-4835
出版年度：2015
卷号：3
期号：2
页码：40-47
DOI：10.12691/ajfst-3-2-3
语种：English
出版社：Science and Education Publishing
摘要：Leaves from five cassava (Manihot esculanta) genotypes including local and improved were evaluated for their physicochemical and antioxidant properties. Results showed a significant (p<0.05) variations with the different analysed parameters. Leaves from the improved genotype 92/0326 exhibited the highest ash content (2.34 mg/g fresh weight). Mineral elements were more present in IRAD4115 and 92/0326 cassava leaves. Leaves from IRAD4115 exhibited the highest carbohydrates content meanwhile those from local genotype EN presented a high protein content (6.64%). The improved variety IRAD4115 detained the highest total phenolic compounds as well as ascorbic acid (40.51 µg /g) and the highest total antioxidant activity. Cassava leaves are a very important source of macronutrient, micronutrient minerals and antioxidant compounds that can contribute in the strive against chronic malnutrition leading to a better state of health in rural and urban population.
关键词：Cassava genotypes; leaves; nutritional qualities; Far North Region
