. Conclusion
The contents of nutrients, bioactive compounds, as well as antioxidant
activities of three indigenous fruits from conservation
areas in Thailand were analysed. Each fruit has its own unique
health benefit depending upon its composition. This study is also
the first to report on the composition of A. velutinosum Blume fruit.
This fruit contained higher levels of most nutrients, dietary fibre,
carotenoids, and phytosterols than the other two fruits. P. emblica
L. showed the highest levels of vitamin C, total phenolics, and antioxidant
activities compared to the other fruits. S. pinnata (L.f.) Kurz
also exhibited antioxidant activity in relation to its total phenolic
content. The high correlation between total phenolics and antioxidant
activities indicates that total phenolics are a major contributor
to antioxidant activities.
According to these findings, the consumption of a variety of
such fruits can potentially contribute to health improvement.
Moreover, P. emblica L. has been extensively studied in terms of
its health benefits. Further studies are needed with regard to compositions,
biological functions, and the health benefits of A. velutinosum
Blume and S. pinnata (L.f.) Kurz. The data generated from
these studies can be added into the Thai food composition database,
which can then be used as a tool for nutrition education
and encouraging people to consume greater quantities of Thai
indigenous fruits. In parallel, the conservation of these indigenous
plants should be a major food security concern
. ConclusionThe contents of nutrients, bioactive compounds, as well as antioxidantactivities of three indigenous fruits from conservationareas in Thailand were analysed. Each fruit has its own uniquehealth benefit depending upon its composition. This study is alsothe first to report on the composition of A. velutinosum Blume fruit.This fruit contained higher levels of most nutrients, dietary fibre,carotenoids, and phytosterols than the other two fruits. P. emblicaL. showed the highest levels of vitamin C, total phenolics, and antioxidantactivities compared to the other fruits. S. pinnata (L.f.) Kurzalso exhibited antioxidant activity in relation to its total phenoliccontent. The high correlation between total phenolics and antioxidantactivities indicates that total phenolics are a major contributorto antioxidant activities.According to these findings, the consumption of a variety ofsuch fruits can potentially contribute to health improvement.Moreover, P. emblica L. has been extensively studied in terms ofits health benefits. Further studies are needed with regard to compositions,biological functions, and the health benefits of A. velutinosumBlume and S. pinnata (L.f.) Kurz. The data generated fromthese studies can be added into the Thai food composition database,which can then be used as a tool for nutrition educationand encouraging people to consume greater quantities of Thaiindigenous fruits. In parallel, the conservation of these indigenousพืชควรจะต้องคำนึงถึงความปลอดภัยอาหารหลัก
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