Valorization of Jamun waste seeds Powder, Nutritional and Functional Insights
Authors/Creators
- 1. Research Scholar, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Department of Food Technology, MGM University, Chh. Sambhajinagar, (Aurangabad). Maharashtra, India
- 2. Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Department of Food Technology, MGM University, Chh. Sambhajinagar, (Aurangabad). Maharashtra, India
- 3. Research Scholar, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Department of Food Technology, MGM University, Chh. Sambhajinagar, (Aurangabad). Maharashtra, India.
Contributors
Editor:
- 1. Professor Senior Lecturer Grade I, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Description
Abstract:
Jamun seeds, when ground into a powder, are recognized for their rich nutritional content. They are valuable sources of plant-based compounds that may support fertility, cardiovascular health, brain function, and digestive well-being. Additionally, Jamun seed powder is a caffeine-free alternative to coffee. This study focused on analyzing the nutritional composition of powdered seeds and confirming their potential as nutrient-dense ingredients. The results revealed that Jamun seed powder contains significant macronutrients: carbohydrates (78.12 ± 2.25 g), protein (8.81 ± 1.5 g), fat (2.19 ± 0.8 g), and crude fat (1.02 ± 0.85 g). It also provides essential micronutrients, including vitamin C (ascorbic acid) at 19.16 ± 1.75 mg, insoluble dietary fiber (1.21 ± 0.3 mg), total sugars (10.14 ± 1.1%), and energy (367.43 ± 1.15 kcal). Additional properties measured were moisture content (8.49 ± 0.6%), ash (2.39 ± 0.5 g), acidity (0.04%), pH (2.6 ± 0.4), and water absorption capacity (101.32%). Mineral analysis indicated the presence of several essential elements: sodium (0.79 ± 0.22 mg), potassium (11.32 ± 1.2 mg), calcium (6.38 ± 1.24 mg), zinc (0.33 ± 0.02 mg), magnesium (111.6 ± 0.04 mg), iron (0.88 ± 0.02 mg), phosphorus (83.6 ± 2.25 mg), copper (2.12 ± 0.02 mg), manganese (0.3 ± 0.03 mg), lead (0.62 ± 0.01 mg), and chromium (1.3 ± 0.03 mg). In summary, jamun seed powder (JSP) has a high nutritional value and can be effectively used in the development of various food products.
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Funding Statement: The study was supported by grant NN from the Foundation of Basic Research. This work was carried out under research program NNN of NN University. Author NN was supported by grant NN from the Ministry of NN.
Ethical Compliance: All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards.
Data Access Statement: Research data supporting this publication are available from the NN repository at located at www.NNN.org/download/.
Conflict of Interest declaration: The authors declare that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.
Author Contributions: AB and MJ contributed to the design and implementation of the research, JK to the analysis of the results and to the writing of the manuscript. VK conceived the original and supervised the project.