Abstract
This study aimed to assess the nutrient composition, minerals, and stability of betalains pigment from fruit extracts of Basella rubra. The proximate composition included total carbohydrates (1.64g), protein (51mg), total lipid (1.38%), moisture (81.76%), niacin (0.5mg), ascorbic acid (89.33mg), and total tocopherols (1.27mg) in 100g fresh deseeded fruit. Total dietary fibre of 32.52g and soluble dietary fibre of 12.34g in 100g dry deseeded fruits. Fatty acid composition of dry deseeded fruits comprised 57.52% SFA, 20.62% MUFA and 22.28% PUFA. Pigment (betalain) rich fruit extracts showed excellent stability over 20days of storage under varied pH, temperature, light, acids, salts and sugars. B. rubra fruit was observed as a potential source of nutrients and betalains as a functional food.
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