1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, 121004
2CSK HP Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
*Corresponding Author: M. Awasthi, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, 121004, Email: madhviawasthi84@gmail.com
Online published on 16 November, 2019.
Minerals play an important role in the metabolic regulations of the human body. Wild vegetables and fruits can be important and cheaper sources of minerals. In the present study, B. variegata and C. dichotoma, two wild foods with their two stages of maturity were analyzed for their mineral content. The study revealed that buds of B. variegata and immature fruits of C. dichotoma were high in calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and zinc than a mature stage. Flowers of B. variegata were rich in phosphorus, and mature fruits of C. dichotoma were good in phosphorus, potassium and copper content. The study concluded that both plants with two stages of maturity could be utilized as sources of minerals in combating mineral deficiencies.
Buds, Calcium, Flame photometer, Immature fruits, Maturity stage
