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RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (RJPST )

E-ISSN 2579-0536
P-ISSN 2695-2696
VOL. 7. NO. 3 2024
DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v7.no3.2024.pg1.13

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Comparison of Two Variety of Tomatoes for the Proximate Composition, Anti-Nutrient Composition and Some Minerals

B.B Yusif , O.A Oyekunle, H. A. Adefisan, A Ovey and E.M Udochuku

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Abstract

Tomato fruits are one of the most commonly consumed vegetables worldwide for their health as well as nutritional benefits. However, the fruits contain a lot of water which predisposes them to spoilage by microorganisms that makes its storage and transportation difficult. In the present study, the work was carried out to determine the proximate, Anti-nutritional and minerals composition of two tomato specie namely: cherry tomatoes and plum tomatoes samara Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria. Tomato samples were collected from different sales outlets (Kasuwar samaru in Zaria) Kaduna metropolis and were analyzed for proximate, anti-nutritional contents and mineral contents using standard laboratory procedures. This study compared the proximate composition, anti-nutrient composition, and mineral content (iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus) of two varieties of tomatoes, cherry, and plum. The proximate analysis revealed that cherry tomatoes had higher protein and fat content, while plum tomatoes exhibited higher carbohydrate levels. In terms of anti-nutrient composition, cherry tomatoes showed slightly higher levels of oxalates, while plum tomatoes had elevated phytate content. When analyzing mineral content, cherry tomatoes displayed higher levels of potassium and phosphorus, whereas plum tomatoes had higher calcium and iron content. These findings underscore the nutritional differences between cherry and plum tomatoes, providing valuable insights for consumers seeking to optimize their dietary intake.

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