Mango (Mangifera indica) is an important fruit crop grown in the tropics mostly for its pulp. Mango seed, which represents between 20-60% of the fruit, has limited food or industrial use in most producing countries and is therefore wasted. The kernel contained in the seed (mango seed kernel: MSK) is a good source of carbohydrates (58-80%), contains moderate quantities of proteins (6-13%) and fa...

irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder noted in the general population worldwide. its chronic nature, signs and symptoms which vary periodically from mild to severe have many negative effects on the quality of life for the sufferer; therefore the appropriate treatment of these patients is highly important. patients should be informed by their d...

Objectives: The species of the genus Averrhoaare well known for their economic as well as medicinal importance. Nutritional and anti-nutritional characterization of the two available species, A.bilimbi L. and A.carambola L. (sweet and sour) were carried out in the present study. Methods: Fruit quality was assessed at two maturity stages using ten nutritional parameters, five antinutritional par...

Effect of extraction solvents on phenolic contents and antioxidant capacities Artocarpus chaplasha Carissa carandas fruits from BangladeshGouri Dhar, Sonam Akther, Afrin Sultana, Uchen May, Mohammed Moinul Islam, Mowri Dhali, Dwaipayan Sikdar