Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of post-harvest softening on parameters (nutritional and anti-nutritional) of saffron pulp (Dacryodes edulis). Thus, the safou fruits were picked at physiological maturity and stored at room temperature (27±1.2 °C) for 12 days during which five stages of softening (S0, S1, S2, S3 and S4) were defined. The softening index of D. edulis fruits varied from 0.86±0.06 mm to 3.53±0.03 mm (edulis) and from 0.85±0.05 mm to 2.86±0. 04 mm (parvicarpa). This study reveals that the softening index is significantly different (p
Highlights
In recent years, attention has focused on unconventional crops that may be of interest for local or industrial development (Ricinodendron heudoletii, Irvingia gabonensis, Dacryodes edulis) of populations in Africa [1,2,3]
Several studies have shown that the leaves, pulp, and oil of safou pulp are rich in compounds with antioxidant activities [9, 10, 11]
- S0: First day of harvest; - S1 : Safou fruits taken after 3 days of harvest and storage - S2 : Safou fruits taken after 6 days of harvest and storage; - S3 : Safou fruits taken after 9 days of harvest and storage; - S4 : Safou fruits taken after 12 days of harvest and storage. - The different varieties of safou ((Dacryodes edulis) have been defined in the table 1 according to [2]
Summary
Attention has focused on unconventional crops that may be of interest for local or industrial development (Ricinodendron heudoletii, Irvingia gabonensis, Dacryodes edulis) of populations in Africa [1,2,3]. The safoutier (Dacryodes edulis), produced in many countries of Central Africa and the Gulf of Guinea [4] has a strong economic potential which can contribute to the reduction of poverty of the rural population [5]. Several studies have shown that the leaves, pulp, and oil of safou pulp are rich in compounds with antioxidant activities [9, 10, 11]. The richness of safou in antioxidants justifies its traditional use in the treatment of diseases associated with oxidation, such as cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure [12, 13, 11]. The safou generally matures on the Corresponding author: Ekissi Elvis Serge Gbocho
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