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volume 44 issue 1 (march 2010) : 58 - 61

COMPARISON OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ASPARAGUS OFFICINALIS AND CHLOROPHYTUM COMOCUM; IRANIAN PLANT FOODS

A
Ali Aberoumand
1Natural Resources College, Behbahan University, Behbahan, Iran.

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Cite article:- Aberoumand Ali (2025). COMPARISON OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ASPARAGUS OFFICINALIS AND CHLOROPHYTUM COMOCUM; IRANIAN PLANT FOODS. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 44(1): 58 - 61. doi: .

ABSTRACT

Proximate composition and mineral constituents of Asparagus officinalis stem and Chlorophytum
comocum root tubers were evaluated for chemical composition. The stem contained total ash
(10.70%),crude protein: (32.69%), crude fat (3.44%), crude fiber: (18.50%), and carbohydrates, (34.67%).
Stem also had high energy value (384.27kcal/100g dry weight), and on mg/100g drywt basis K (10.94),
Na (1.84), Ca (0.67), Fe (0.19), and Zn (2.60). The root tubers contained mineral matter (10.38%),crude
protein: (4.54%), crude fat (2.00%), crude fiber: (17.24%), and carbohydrates: 65.84%. The leaves and
stem also had high energy content (299.52kcal/100g). Comparing proximate nutrients and minerals of
the stem and fruit, the results indicated that Asparagus officinalis stem could be a good supplement for
some nutrients such as protein, potassium, and carbohydrates. The stem could be exploited as a
carbohydrate supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities, while Chlorophytum comocum
root could be a good supplement for some nutrients such as calcium, fibre and carbohydrates.

REFERENCES

  1. Aberoumand, A. and Deokule, SS. (2008). Pakistan J Nutr, 7 : 582-585.
  2. Abuye, C. et al (2003).East African Med J, 80: 247-252.
  3. Aletor,V. and Adeogun, O. (1995). Food Chem. 53: 375-379.
  4. AOAC (1990) Official Methods of Analysis, 14th edition, Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington DC.
  5. Arlington, Virginia, USA.
  6. Vol. 44, No. 1, 2010 61
  7. Asibey-Berko, E. and Tayie, F. (1999) Ghana J Sci. 39: 91-92.
  8. Burlingame,B.(2000) J.FoodCompandAnal.13:99-100.
  9. Edmonds, J. and Chweya J. (1995) Black Nightshades, Solanum nigrum L. and Related Species. Promoting the
  10. Conservation and Use of Underutilized and Neglected Crops. Taylor & Francis, London. pages.221-234.
  11. Faruq, U.et al (2002) Niger J of Basic Appl Sci, 11: 157-164.
  12. Funtua I.(2004) Instrumentation Sci Technol, 32: 529-536.
  13. Funtua, I.and Trace J. (1999). Plant Foods Human Nutr, 17: 293-297.
  14. Ifon, E. and Bassir O.(1980). Food Chem. 5: 231-235.
  15. Isong E. and Idiong U. (1997) Plant Foods Human Nutr. 51: 79-84.
  16. Mottram DS. et al (2002). Nature, 419: 449-450.
  17. Pearson, D. (1999). Ghana J Sci, 39: 91- 92.
  18. Plessi, M.et al(1999). J Food Comp Anal. 12: 91-96.
  19. Sena L. et al (1998). Plant Foods Human Nutr. 52: 17-30.
  20. Vadivel V. and Janardhanan K. (1999). Plant Foods Human Nutr, 55: 369-381.
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    volume 44 issue 1 (march 2010) : 58 - 61

    COMPARISON OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ASPARAGUS OFFICINALIS AND CHLOROPHYTUM COMOCUM; IRANIAN PLANT FOODS

    A
    Ali Aberoumand
    1Natural Resources College, Behbahan University, Behbahan, Iran.

    • Submitted|

    • First Online |

    • doi

    Cite article:- Aberoumand Ali (2025). COMPARISON OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ASPARAGUS OFFICINALIS AND CHLOROPHYTUM COMOCUM; IRANIAN PLANT FOODS. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 44(1): 58 - 61. doi: .

    ABSTRACT

    Proximate composition and mineral constituents of Asparagus officinalis stem and Chlorophytum
    comocum root tubers were evaluated for chemical composition. The stem contained total ash
    (10.70%),crude protein: (32.69%), crude fat (3.44%), crude fiber: (18.50%), and carbohydrates, (34.67%).
    Stem also had high energy value (384.27kcal/100g dry weight), and on mg/100g drywt basis K (10.94),
    Na (1.84), Ca (0.67), Fe (0.19), and Zn (2.60). The root tubers contained mineral matter (10.38%),crude
    protein: (4.54%), crude fat (2.00%), crude fiber: (17.24%), and carbohydrates: 65.84%. The leaves and
    stem also had high energy content (299.52kcal/100g). Comparing proximate nutrients and minerals of
    the stem and fruit, the results indicated that Asparagus officinalis stem could be a good supplement for
    some nutrients such as protein, potassium, and carbohydrates. The stem could be exploited as a
    carbohydrate supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities, while Chlorophytum comocum
    root could be a good supplement for some nutrients such as calcium, fibre and carbohydrates.

    REFERENCES

    1. Aberoumand, A. and Deokule, SS. (2008). Pakistan J Nutr, 7 : 582-585.
    2. Abuye, C. et al (2003).East African Med J, 80: 247-252.
    3. Aletor,V. and Adeogun, O. (1995). Food Chem. 53: 375-379.
    4. AOAC (1990) Official Methods of Analysis, 14th edition, Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington DC.
    5. Arlington, Virginia, USA.
    6. Vol. 44, No. 1, 2010 61
    7. Asibey-Berko, E. and Tayie, F. (1999) Ghana J Sci. 39: 91-92.
    8. Burlingame,B.(2000) J.FoodCompandAnal.13:99-100.
    9. Edmonds, J. and Chweya J. (1995) Black Nightshades, Solanum nigrum L. and Related Species. Promoting the
    10. Conservation and Use of Underutilized and Neglected Crops. Taylor & Francis, London. pages.221-234.
    11. Faruq, U.et al (2002) Niger J of Basic Appl Sci, 11: 157-164.
    12. Funtua I.(2004) Instrumentation Sci Technol, 32: 529-536.
    13. Funtua, I.and Trace J. (1999). Plant Foods Human Nutr, 17: 293-297.
    14. Ifon, E. and Bassir O.(1980). Food Chem. 5: 231-235.
    15. Isong E. and Idiong U. (1997) Plant Foods Human Nutr. 51: 79-84.
    16. Mottram DS. et al (2002). Nature, 419: 449-450.
    17. Pearson, D. (1999). Ghana J Sci, 39: 91- 92.
    18. Plessi, M.et al(1999). J Food Comp Anal. 12: 91-96.
    19. Sena L. et al (1998). Plant Foods Human Nutr. 52: 17-30.
    20. Vadivel V. and Janardhanan K. (1999). Plant Foods Human Nutr, 55: 369-381.
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