FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2008, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (10): 575-577.

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Distribution and Nutritional Evaluation of Primary Functional Components in Morinda citrifolia

 ZHANG  Wei-Min, FU  Wen-Ying, SHI  Rui-Cheng, ZHANG  Hai-De   

  1. 1. College of Food Science,Hainan University,Haikou 570228,China; 2. Hainan Marveltech Biopharmaceuticals Limited Company (Inc),Haikou 570125,China
  • Online:2008-10-15 Published:2011-12-08

Abstract: The distribution of main nutritional and functional components and nutritional value of Morinda citrifolia fruit and leaves were analyzed in the study,helping develop Morinda citrifolia food. The results showed that Morinda citrifolia fruit and leaves have higher nutritional value. The protein,fat,water content,essential amino acids and trace elements contents in the leaves are significantly higher than in the fruits (p<0.05),while VC and reducing sugar contents are significantly lower those that of the fruit (p<0.05). Both the fruit and the leaves have rich trace elements,and their contents are higher in the leaves. In the same variety,the main nutrional and functional components are different in different parts. The nutritional and functional value of Morinda citrifolia fruit and leaves showed that they have promising development prospect.

Key words: Morinda citrifoli, afunctional components, nutrition, evaluation