Department of Botany, University of Pune, Pune, 411 007, India.
*Present address for correspondence, Natural Resources College, Behbahan University, Behbahan, Iran. E.Mail: Aberoumand38@yahoo.com. Postal Address: No:22, Second Alley of Ab va barg, Zolfegari Street, Behbahan, Khuzestan Iran.
The proximate composition and mineral constituents of Alocacia indica Stem were evaluated. The stem contained ashes: 9.1%,crude protein: 5.44%, crude lipid: 3.25%, crude fiber: 22.9%, and carbohydrates: 59.31%. The stem also have high energy value (288.25kcal/100g)dry weight. Mineral ranges (mg/100g dry weight, DW) were: K (4.63), Na (1.62), Ca (7.37), Fe (5.04), and Zn (3.83). Comparing the tubers mineral contents with recommended dietary allowances (RDA), the results indicated that Alocacia indica stem could be a good supplement for some nutrients such as Fibre, Potassium, Zinc, lipid, and Carbohydrates. The wild stem could be promoted as a carbohydrate supplement for cereal-based diets in poor rural communities, while its high potassium content could be utilized for the management of hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.
Alocacia indica S., Micronutrients, Proximate, Mineral composition
