Analysis Of Nutrient Content Research Articles

“Yummy” Snakehead Sausage: Analysis of Nutrient Content and Acceptability of Fish Sausage in Lake Sentani Jayapura

“Yummy” Snakehead Sausage: Analysis of Nutrient Content and Acceptability of Fish Sausage in Lake Sentani Jayapura

Development of Iron- and Vitamin A-Rich Dim Sum from Gourami (Osphronemus goramy) and Chicken Liver for Women of Reproductive Age

This study aims to develop and investigate the nutritional value of gourami dim sum products with chicken liver substitution. The research phase includes formulation and nutrient content analysis. Based on the results, one serving of selected formula of gourami dim sum can provide 6.4% to 7.1% of the energy requirement. The dim sum can be claimed as a low in fat and high in iron and vitamin A product.

Formulation of Emergency Food Bars Made from Cassava Flour and Red Bean Flour

The aim of the study was to find the best formulation of emergency food bars based on cassava and red bean flour. This study was an experimental study with a completely randomized design with 2 replications. According to the organoleptic test of 43 panelists, F3 (42:58) was the best formulation in terms of color, taste, and aroma preferences. The nutrient content analysis showed that the energy of the food bars was about 232.46 kcal per 50 g, which is close to the minimum standard for emergency food. The nutrient content of the emergency food bars per 100 g were carbohydrate 62.84 g, protein 9.81 g, total fat 19.37 g, energy from fat 174.33 kcal, total energy 464.93 kcal, water content 5.46 g, and ash content 2.52 g.

Spatial Assessment and Variation of Soil Physicochemical Properties and Water Quality in the Tungi Watershed of Maharashtra, India

Aims: To thoroughly evaluate the spatial variability of soil physicochemical properties and groundwater quality of the study area by systematic collection and analysis of geo-referenced soil and groundwater samples to quantify the physical, chemical and biological attributes of the soil. The objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of soil and water quality in the Tungi watershed, providing valuable insights to guide sustainable land and water management practices in the region.
 Place and Duration of Study: Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Latur between 2020 and 2021.
 Methodology: A total of one hundred geo-referenced surface soil samples (0-30 cm) and ten groundwater samples were methodically collected from the surrounding area of soil profiles in the Tungi watershed, situated in Latur, Maharashtra. Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil evaluated using recommended standard methods.
 Results: Bulk density varied from 1.13 to 1.93 Mg m-3, particle density from 2.48 to 2.94 Mg m-3 and porosity from 22 to 58 percent. Soil pH ranged from 7.05 to 8.96 and electrical conductivity was within the permissible range. Organic carbon content of soils ranged from 0.15 to 1.05 percent, with some soils having a calcareous character (0.6 to 22.2 percent). The analysis of nutrient content revealed variable quantities with available nitrogen ranging from 53.31 to 250.88 kg ha-1, available phosphorus from 12.51 to 27.49 kg ha-1, available potassium from 106.9 to 851.5 kg ha-1 and available sulphur from 4.37 to 66.65 mg kg-1. Exchangeable calcium and magnesium quantities revealed ranges of 14.60 to 42.40 cmol(p+) kg-1 and 5.40 to 21.60 cmol(p+) kg-1, respectively. Furthermore, DTPA extractable iron varied from 4.24 to 16.38 mg kg-1, manganese from 4.76 to 25.84 mg kg-1, zinc and copper from 0.5 to 6.56 mg kg-1 and 0.72 to 15.56 mg kg-1, respectively and boron from 0.1 to 3.56 mg kg-1. Microbial population estimates revealed the dominance of bacteria over fungi and actinomycetes in the studied area. Groundwater carbonate and bicarbonate ranged from 0.01 to 0.62 m mol-1 and 6.35 to 10.24 mmol-1 respectively. The dug well, bore well and tube well water RSC ranged from 0.70 to 1.25 mmol-1.
 Conclusion: This extensive study provides helpful insights into the regional variability of physical and chemical properties in both soil and water with help of soil fertility maps, providing better understanding of soil fertilizer input and environmental conditions in the Tungi watershed.

APLICAÇÃO DE PÓ DE ROCHA EM SERINGUEIRA NA REGIÃO NOROESTE PAULISTA: EFEITO SOBRE OS TEORES DE NUTRIENTES FOLIARES

The project was developed at Fazenda Terra Nobre, in Meridiano, São Paulo State. The experimental design used was randomized blocks with four repetitions, using five treatments, consisting of the dose of rock powder: T1: Standard treatment (0 t ha-1); T2: 1.25 t ha-1; T3: 2.5 t ha-1; T4: 5 t ha-1; T5: 10 t ha-1. The plots contained 5 lines with 90 plants in total, and 20 useful plants, being 1 central line, 1 on the right side, 1 on the left side and 1 line edge on the right side and 1 line edge on the left side. Leaves were collected on the central lines, the right and left side of each plot and sent for leaf analysis of nutrient content and the data were subjected to the analysis of regression variance. The continuation of experimentation is required to obtain more conclusive data from the use of rock powder on leaf nutrient contents of the rubber tree culture.

Physiological and Metabolic Traits Linked to Kiwifruit Quality

The assessment of fruit quality traits is a key factor in increasing consumer acceptance of kiwifruit. Here, an experiment was performed to evaluate the relationship between dry matter (DM) and soluble solids concentration (SSC), evaluated by both destructive (D) and non-destructive (ND) approaches, with acidity content and sensory evaluation, particularly taste, in fully ripened ‘Hayward’ kiwifruits from 20 orchards. Nutrient content and metabolomic analysis were also performed in ripened kiwifruit tissues (pericarp, placenta, and seeds) from four selected orchards of kiwifruits of high taste scores (HTS) and four orchards of low taste scores (LTS). The results suggest that ND-DM measurement positively correlated with D-DM and may serve as an indicator of kiwifruit taste. Moreover, the taste of kiwifruit was affected by both SSC and acidity. Based on the nutrient content of the pericarp and the primary metabolites of the pericarp and placenta, a clear separation was observed between kiwifruits with HTS and those with LTS, while no differences were found in seed samples. Metabolites such as fructose, maltose, mannobiose, tagatose, and citrate were accumulated in kiwifruits with a strong taste in the pericarp, whereas others, such as serine in the pericarp and placenta, have a negative impact on taste. The current study contributes to a greater understanding of the influence of dry matter, ripening characteristics, primary metabolites, and nutrient content on the taste of kiwifruits.

Temperature and Host Plant Impacts on the Development of Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Linear and Nonlinear Modeling

The tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is one of the most serious pests in field crops, vegetables, and ornamentals. Temperatures (15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 35, and 40 °C), host plants (soybean (Glycine max (L.)), maize (Zea mays L.), groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and azuki bean (Vigna angularis (Willd.) Ohwi & H. Ohashi,), and the artificial diet-dependent developmental parameters and survival of S. litura were examined in this study. Stage-specific parameters such as threshold development temperature (LDT) and thermal constant (K) (Degree day (DD)) were determined by linear and nonlinear models (Sharpe-Schoolfield-Ikemoto), respectively. The total developmental time (egg-adult) decreased with increasing temperature on host plants and with an artificial diet. The total immature developmental time varied from 106.29, 107.57, 130.40, 111.82, and 103.66 days at 15 °C to 22.47, 21.25, 25.31, 18.30, and 22.50 days at 35 °C on soybean, maize, groundnut, azuki bean, and artificial diet, respectively. The LDT for the total immature completion was 7.50, 9.48, 11.44, 12.32, and 7.95 °C on soybean, maize, groundnut, azuki bean, and artificial diet, respectively. The K for the total immature completion was 587.88, 536.84, 517.45, 419.44, and 586.95 DD on soybean, maize, groundnut, azuki bean, and artificial diet, respectively. Temperature and host plant interaction also influenced the longevity and survival of adults. The findings of this study can be used to predict the number of generations, spring emergence, and population dynamics of S. litura. The nutrient content analysis of the host plants is discussed in terms of the developmental patterns of S. litura.

Formulation, Nutrient Analysis and Sensory Properties of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) Incorporated Soup Varieties

Introduction: Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a perennial and promising herb that has more than 500 species with a wide range of growth potentials and special functional qualities which make it more beneficial in many of the foods we consume every day. All parts of lemongrass including leaf, stalk, oil, and flavour are used since they contain the highest levels of nutrients and antioxidants. Objectives: Formulation, analysis of nutrient content and evaluation of sensory qualities of lemon grass incorporated soup varieties. Materials and Method: The raw ingredients were procured, processed, and prepared for three standard varieties of soup namely cabbage soup, radish soup and mushroom soup. Processed lemon grass paste was incorporated at the level of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% into three standard soups formulas. All the prepared variations were evaluated for sensory characteristics using a 5-points Likert scale and compared statistically. The most accepted soup variety was chosen for nutrient analysis and finally selected the best incorporation level of lemongrass paste. Results and Discussion: The results stated that lemon grass incorporated radish soup had secured the highest significant overall mean rating score of 16.3 out of 20 when compared to the other two varieties of soups and was also selected as the best soup variation. The nutrient content such as energy, protein, fat, potassium and magnesium of selected lemongrass incorporated radish soups were comparable and 20% level of incorporation achieved maximum nutritional qualities. Conclusion: The findings concluded that the prepared lemon grass incorporated soups were highly acceptable and received good scores in sensory evaluations. The lemongrass-incorporated radish soup was chosen as the best soup and also proved to have a good amount of nutrients. Hence, lemongrass showed high potential as a functional ingredient for soups.

The Nutritional Quality of Food Provision at UK Government-Funded Holiday Clubs: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Energy and Nutrient Content.

A large proportion of children are at risk of food insecurity during school holidays in the UK. The government-funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free holiday clubs offering at least one healthy meal/day to eligible children and adolescents. This study aims at evaluating the nutritional quality of food provision at HAF holiday clubs, particularly hot/cold and vegetarian/non-vegetarian meals. Menu variants (n = 2759) from 49 HAF holiday clubs were assessed for adherence to School Food Standards (SFS) and their notional compositional quality, which was scored utilising a novel nutrient-based meal quality index. The median adherence to SFS across all available menus was 70% (IQR 59-79%). Overall, hot variants scored statistically higher menu quality scores than cold variants for both 5-11y (92.3 (80.7-102.7) vs. 80.4 (69.3-90.6)) and 11-18y (73.5 (62.5-85.8) vs. 58.9 (50.0-70.7)) criteria. Cold and hot menu variants tended to score differentially for quality sub-components. These findings highlight areas for potential future improvement in HAF holiday club provision with a tendency for food provision to appear less ideal for attendees for those aged 11-18. Ensuring that children from low-income households have access to a healthy diet is crucial to reduce UK health inequalities.

Effects of fine grinding on mid-infrared spectroscopic analysis of plant leaf nutrient content

Fourier transform mid infrared (FT-MIR) spectroscopy combined with modeling techniques has been studied as a useful tool for multivariate chemical analysis in agricultural research. A drawback of this method is the sample preparation requirement, in which samples must be dried and fine ground for accurate model calibrations. For research involving large sample sets, this may dramatically increase the time and cost of analysis. This study investigates the effect of fine grinding on model performance using leaf tissue from a variety of crop species. Dried leaf samples (N = 300) from various environmental conditions were obtained with data on 11 nutrients measured using chemical methods. The samples were scanned with attenuated total reflectance (ATR) and diffuse reflectance (DRIFT) FT-MIR techniques. Scanning was repeated after fine grinding for 2, 5, and 10 min. The spectra were analyzed for the 11 nutrients using partial least squares regression with a 75%/25% split for calibration and validation and repeated for 50 iterations. All analytes except for boron, iron, and zinc were well-modeled (average R2 > 0.7), with higher R2 values on ATR spectra. The 5 min level of fine grinding was found to be most optimal considering overall model performance and sample preparation time.

Investigating the quality of breakfast for female adolescents using a multi-method approach in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Breakfast has been shown to provide nutritional adequacy and improve the healthy lifestyle status of adolescents. However, limited information is available on the quality of breakfast among adolescents. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the quality of breakfast among adolescents using a multiple-method approach in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional, school-based study was conducted in 3 public high schools in Al-Jumum, Saudi Arabia. High school females (n = 174) aged 15 to 18 years old were selected considering the regularity of consuming breakfast (≥ 4 d/wk and not after 10:00 a.m.). The quality of breakfast was assessed using 3 approaches: the modified Saudi food frequency questionnaire, the adapted method of breakfast quality, and the nutrient profile model. Sweet food items were consumed most frequently (64.9%, n = 113), followed by drinks (57.4%, n = 100), while the least frequently consumed items were sandwiches and burgers (43.52%, n = 76), snacks (41.9%, n = 72), and dairy and fats (41.8%, n = 71). The majority of breakfast eaters were classified as eating breakfasts of poor quality (50.6%), while the rest ate breakfasts of either good quality (38.1%) or very poor breakfast quality (10.8%). Based on the nutrient profile model of breakfast, high fat salt sugar (HFSS) food/drink items and non-HFSS items were consumed by 44.4% and 55.5% of the participants, respectively. This study showed that the majority of female adolescents consume poor-quality breakfast, mostly sweets and sweetened beverages. The nutrient content analysis emphasized these results by presenting a similar consumption of non-HFSS and HFSS breakfast foods. Future education programs on healthy breakfast options should be implemented among this population.

Аssessment of vitamin and mineral deficiency risk among contract servicemen while carrying out offshore operations

OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency of the body among contract servicemen while carrying out offshore operations in the temperate latitudes of the Far East.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The signs of vitamin and mineral deficiency among servicemen (n=27) were detected twice with the use of computer program Vita-test: before going to sea and in 2 months (return). There was the analysis of nutrient content in the sea rations №3. Before going to sea meals were provided at home. Statistics: After defining the test of raw data normality, significance of differences in dependent parametric samples was carried out by Student’s test, using computer program Statistica-6.1.RESULTS: An imbalanced diet led to increase in signs of vitamin and mineral deficiency. By criteria the risk of deficiency signs (initial and after return): on vitamins — average with the growth of 40,3% (р=0,0002), on minerals — low (3 points) and average (5,24 points, р=0,05).DISCUSSION: Vitamin diet correction is updated on sea trips. The present study has proven that as well as necessity to correct mineral deficiency. It showed the possibility of assessing the risk of micronutrient deficiency, using the technology of questionnaire and computer analysis.CONCLUSION: The approach of dynamic monitoring allowed to evaluate the index of studied nutrients, the risk of deficiency while carrying out offshore operations. This method allows to estimate individual and group dynamics of vitamin and mineral balance of a body while working at sea to make decisions on the prevention of nutrient deficiency.

Nutrient content and biochemical analysis of papaya (Carica papaya L.) hybrids grown in central Kenya

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a known powerhouse of nutrients and biochemicals which have health benefits necessary in a human diet. Mineral and vitamin deficiencies, like stunting, wasting and underweight in children, are common in Kenya yet available fruits like papaya can provide those nutrients. This study evaluated the nutritional and biochemical compositions, sugars and the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activities of 2 newly developed papaya hybrids (JKUAT 7 and JKUAT 8) grown in Kenya and Solo variety, as control; in a completely randomised design which were subjected to one way ANOVA at p?0.05. Results from this study showed significant differences for JKUAT 8 with zinc, iron, potassium and vitamin C contents at 3.28, 3.62, 1145.10 and 448.30 mg/100 g respectively. Solo variety had significantly higher ?-carotene (68.75 mg/100 g), lycopene (25.47 mg/100 g) and flavonoid (0.0178 g/100 g) contents. JKUAT 7 had more phenolic and tannins contents at 0.4434 g/100 g and 81.65 mg/100 g respectively. The DPPH activities ranged from 20 to 80 mg/mL with JKUAT 7 having the highest activity at 20 mg/mL and the least, Solo at 80 mg/mL. JKUAT 7 also exhibited higher total sugar contents in a range of 4.86 to 11.57%: with glucose and fructose at 5.74 and 5.83 % respectively. Our results suggested high nutritional and biochemical profiles of the newly developed JKUAT 7 and JKUAT 8 compared to Solo, the commercial variety. The high nutritional and biochemical contents recorded in the study papayas can be utilised in enhancing human nutrition and health thereby reducing metabolic disorders.

Analysis of NPK nutrient content and the nutrient balance of cassava for sustainable high productivity in Ultisols soil

The decline in soil fertility and productivity has been a problem in cassava cultivation. The plant biomass transported from cassava fields at harvest losses several nutrients. This study aimed to determine the nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K) nutrient content of plant parts of cassava and the nutrient balance. The cassava varieties of UK1 Agritan, Malang 4, Barokah, UJ-5, and Mangu were grown in 3 replications using a completely randomized design. Two harvesting methods, the farmer’s harvest method (FHM) and the harvest method introduced (HMI) were applied. The FHM transported all tuber and other plant parts biomass, and the HMI transported all tuber and 60% of the stem from the cassava field. Each replication was one row of plants 20 m long and a spacing of 1 m. The cassava fertilized at 169 kg N, 84 kg P, and 170 kg K per hectare in grooves around the plant. The leaves of the five varieties contain higher N, P, and K than the petiole, stem, and tuber. At harvest, the N and P nutrients were mainly transported from the leaves, and K nutrients from the tubers. For a yield of 40 tons ha-1 fresh tubers, the FMI resulted in an average nutrient balance for N (-222 kg ha-1) and K (-103 kg ha-1) and P (48 kg ha-1), the HMI resulted in an average nutrient balance of 305 kg N, 56 kg P, and 82 kg K per hectare. The HMI is recommended for sustainable soil fertility and high productivity of the cassava field

Soil Nutrient Content Analysis of Newly-Increased Farmland in the Process of Land Consolidation In Shaanxi Province, China

The aim of this study is to analyze the characteristics of soil nutrient content of newly increased cultivated land in land consolidation, and identify the main factors affecting the productivity of newly increased cultivated land. The soil samples of 101 newly added cultivated land in northern, central and southern Shaanxi were collected, and their pH value, organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus and available potassium contents were measured to analyze the soil nutrient status. The results indicated that the contents of soil organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus and available potassium in the newly increased cultivated land were 0.21~23.63 g/kg, 0.20~8.27 g/kg, 2.34~34.16 mg/kg and 51~220 mg/kg, respectively. Compared with the nutrient grading standard of the second national soil survey, the content of soil nutrients in the newly increased cultivated land was relatively low, basically at the level of four to six. It was also revealed that Tte soil nutrient content of newly increased cultivated land in Shaanxi Province is greatly affected by the original land use types in northern Shaanxi and Guanzhong, and the soil nutrient difference in southern Shaanxi is mainly caused by the random changes among plots in the same region; The variance test showed that there were significant differences in soil pH organic matter and available potassium at 0.05 level, but no significant differences in soil total nitrogen and available phosphorus at 0.05 level. (3) It can be seen from the correlation analysis that among the nutrient indicators of the newly increased farmland in Shaanxi, pH organic matter has a significant negative correlation, and organic matter available potassium and available phosphorus available potassium have a very significant correlation. The correlation between soil nutrients in the newly increased farmland is weak, and the coordination between nutrients is poor. The low content of organic matter in soil is the main reason for low fertility. In the later stage of utilization, it is necessary to promote straw returning technology through the reasonable application of organic inorganic fertilizer and the application of soil testing formula fertilization technology, so as to finally realize the stable and high yield of newly added farmland. Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(4): 1017-1028, 2022 (December) Special

Macronutrient and Sensory Analysis of Block, Crystal, and Liquid Coconut Sugar

This study aimed to determine the nutritional content of the block, crystal, and liquid coconut sugar, along with the preferred coconut sugar type, through sensory analysis. The design of this research was descriptive analysis. The nutrient content analysis method was carried out proximately, while sensory analysis used a hedonic test and a hedonic quality test. The results showed that crystal coconut sugar had the highest energy, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content of 377 kcal/100g, 0.56 percent, 1.29 percent, and 91.7 percent, respectively. Block coconut sugar presented energy of 363.14 kcal/100g, 0.46 percent fat, 1.2 percent protein, and 88.55 percent carbohydrates. Meanwhile, liquid coconut sugar showed 293.7 kcal/100g of energy, 0.22 percent fat, 1.24 percent protein, and 71.69 percent carbohydrates. The results of the sensory analysis showed no significant differences between each form of coconut sugar in aroma (p=0.66) and texture (p=0.08) elements from the hedonic test. Additionally, there were significant differences in the color and taste attributes (p=0.00). Contrastingly, the hedonic quality test showed significant differences in all attributes of all forms of coconut sugar. Besides, crystal coconut sugar was preferred over the block and liquid coconut sugar. It has a slightly typical brown sugar aroma, insignificant fine to fine texture, dark brown to light brown color, and slightly sweet to sweet taste. Therefore, crystal coconut sugar is the most preferred form with the highest nutritional content.

Changes in Richness and Species Composition after Five Years of Grazing Exclusion in an Endemic Pasture of Northern Mexico

A well-managed grazing system improves the productivity and health, and it is important to promote sustainability. We analyzed the impact of grazing on the Sierra de Zapalinamé protected area in north Mexico. Our hypothesis was that grazing modifies species composition, richness, and nutrients after grazing exclusion for five years. In this area, eight plots were excluded from grazing, and species richness, evenness, and plant functional types for five years were monitored. This monitoring was also carried out on eight control plots adjacent to the excluded plots. Soil samples were collected from each plot in the fifth year of exclusion for nutrient content analysis. Grazing discriminated plant species composition after five years between excluded and control plots, but not species richness and evenness. In addition, exclusion increased grass cover and decreased forb cover. Indicator species for excluded and control sites were identified. It was concluded that part of the pastures can be excluded from grazing as a way to analyze changes in this protected area and promote greater plant diversity.

Influence of cooking methods on the nutritional composition of Telfairia occidentalis leaves

The present study was conducted to determine the influence of cooking methods on the nutritional potential of Telfairia occidentalis leaves. Standard methods were used for the analysis of nutrient and anti-nutrient contents. The analyses were carried out in triplicate and the results showed that raw T. occidentalis leaves contain interesting levels of crude fibre (25.3 g), carbohydrates (24.3 g), protein (24 g), fat (8.2 g) and ash (8.3 g). The descending order of mineral content obtained in this study is as follows: K> Ca>Mg>P>Fe>Mn>Na>Zn>Cu. The boiled samples without kanwa (rock salt) had the highest contents of crude fibre, calcium, zinc and copper. However, these leaves contained antinutrients such as oxalates (31.3 mg), phytates (1.3 mg), saponins (23.6 mg). These antinutrients were considerably reduced by cooking. In the boiled samples without kanwa (rock salt), we observed the highest reduction rates: 70.4% for oxalates and 53.8% for phytates. It would therefore be very beneficial to consume Telfairia occidentalis leaves boiled without kanwa (rock salt).

Rapid Non-Destructive Analysis of Food Nutrient Content Using Swin-Nutrition.

Food non-destructive detection technology (NDDT) is a powerful impetus to the development of food safety and quality. One of the essential tasks of food quality regulation is the non-destructive detection of the food's nutrient content. However, existing food nutrient NDDT performs poorly in terms of efficiency and accuracy, which hinders their widespread application in daily meals. Therefore, this paper proposed an end-to-end food nutrition non-destructive detection method, named Swin-Nutrition, which combined deep learning and NDDT to evaluate the nutrient content of food. The method aimed to fully capture the feature information from the food images and thus accurately estimate the nutrient content. Swin-Nutrition resorted to Swin Transformer, the feature fusion module (FFM), and the nutrient prediction module to evaluate nutrient content. In particular, Swin Transformer acted as the backbone network for feature extraction of food images, and FFM was used to obtain the discriminative feature representation to improve the accuracy of prediction. The experimental results on the Nutrition5k dataset demonstrated the effectiveness and efficiency of our proposed method. Specifically, the mean value of the percentage mean absolute error (PMAE) for calories, mass, fat, carbohydrate, and protein were only 15.3%, 12.5%, 22.1%, 20.8%, and 15.4%, respectively. We hope that our simple and effective method will provide a solid foundation for the research of food NDDT.

INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC FARMING ON VOLATILE COMPOUNDS IN METHANOLIC FRUIT EXTRACTS OF CHILI (CAPSICUMANNUUM L.)

In India nearly,3.56 million hectaresof area is being managed organically (certified) with limited internal inputs to keep fruits and vegetables chemical-free. Thepresent study aims to obtain bioactive volatile compounds profile of chili fruits grown under organic and conventional farming system in the same climatic conditions. Fields practicing organic farming ORG I (since last 2-3 year), ORG II (5-6 years) and ORG III (8-9 years) were selected. fruit extracts obtained from three experimental fields and one conventional field were analyzed through Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy. The current experimental study on comparative analysis of nutrient content and effect of pesticides on chili fruits has been conducted in the year 2018. Study based on soil quality, temperature condition, amount of organic matter, pesticide spray, and year of practicing as an organic field.GC-MS analysis of conventional chili recorded a high number of compounds contrasting to organically grown chili which recorded a lesser number of compounds.GC-MS analysis of chili fruit samples grown in different agricultural conditions showed various volatile compounds. Comaprative data shows higher compounds in conventionally grown samples while lower quantity in organically grown samples. Nutritional compounds like ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) were recorded 13.22% in organic fruits in comparison to conventional chili fruits (4.37%).Capsaicinoidsand fatty acid contents were reported manyfold in organically grown chili in comparison to conventional chili fruits. Reports are in favor to promote more and more organic farming systems for nutritional enhancement in food crops.