Functional potential of yellow mombin (Spondias mombin L.) grape, fruit from a neglected and underutilized species
1 National University of Agriculture (UNA), Schools of Science and Techniques for Preservation and Processing of Agricultural Products, PO Box114, Sakété, Benin.
2 University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Laboratory of Microbiology and Food Technology / Food Health Safety Research Unit (URSSA), P.O Box: 04 BP 888, Cotonou, Benin.
3 University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) , Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, Laboratory of Study and Research in Applied Chemistry, 01 PO BOX: 2009 Cotonou, Benin.
Review Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022, 19(03), 139–147.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2022.19.3.0049
Publication history:
Received on 26 January 2022; revised on 27 May 2022; accepted on 29 May 2022.
Abstract:
Consumption of plant foods, including fruits and vegetables, has been associated with a lower risk of some diseases. Besides food constituents, such as fibre or beta-carotene, other bioactive plant compounds such as polyphenols have been suggested to contribute to this protective effect. Yellow mombin (Spondias mombin L.) is a tropical fruit with increasing acceptance in both national and international fruit markets. However, it remains a neglected and underused species. Neglected and underutilized species (NUS), also known as minor crops or 'orphan' crops, can help solving some global issues, such as hunger, poverty and adaptation to climate change. In this review, we have highlighted the functional potential of the fruit of Spondias mombin. Particular emphasis has been placed on polytphenols, vitamins and minerals.
Keywords:
Neglected and Underutilized Species; Spondias mombin; Functional Foods; Valorization.
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