TITLE:
Intake Nutritional Variabilities of Saba senegalensis Fruits
AUTHORS:
Sarr Médoune Gaye, Diouf Paul, Ayessou Nicolas Cyrille, Cissé Mady, Sakho Mama, Diop Codou Gueye Mar
KEYWORDS:
Saba senegalensis, Nutrition, Vitamine C, Polyphénols, Carotenoids
JOURNAL NAME:
Food and Nutrition Sciences,
Vol.13 No.10,
October
20,
2022
ABSTRACT: Saba senegalensis is a popular wild fruit; which is consumed
as such or transformed into various products. Despite its economic potential,
its nutritional potential is unknown. The objective of this study is to characterize its fruits
according to Senegal’s main production areas. The study included five samples from five
geographical areas of Senegal. Parameters measured include pH, protein, lipids,
ash, moisture, vitamin C, carotenoids, polyphenols, minerals, and sugars. The
results showed that for moisture, proteins, lipids, pH and reducing sugars did
not differ significantly (p 0.05%)
for all accessions. Vitamin C content varies between 32.86 and 198.22 mg·100g-1, carotenoids with a content of between 5.05 and
9.12 mg·100g-1; polyphenol contents are between 1.17 and 2.56 g·100g-1. The nutritional value of Saba fruits appears to be homogeneous in Senegal. A thorough study
of the functional molecules seems necessary for a better appreciation of the
potential of this fruit.