Nutritional, Functional Properties and Applications of Mee (Madhuca longifolia) Seed Fat

Mee (Madhuca longifolia (Koenig) J.F. Macb. var. longifolia) is a salient economic tree spread throughout the subtropical region of Indian subcontinent. Its seed constituents have distinctive chemical properties and thus extracted fat nutritional functional characteristics. This edible can Meet requirements human diet in an economical way. Research on potential utilizations, understanding composition, nutritionally beneficial industrial applications are important for efficient utilization. There some reports available food-processing industry. But, presently, it only be considered as underutilized fat. In India, used purposes to certain extent similarly Sri Lanka. Therefore, more scientific research should conducted Lankan varieties purposes. Popularization this valuable source important. Scientific knowledge agricultural tools been effectively applied make commercial applications. review article summarizes recent studies botany, phytochemistry, properties, processing well food other