Quantitative Determination of Nutraceuticals in Matured Unripe Fruits of Three Edible Musa Species Using GC-MS

    March 2023 in “ Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry ”
    Reginald Chibueze Ohiri, Iheanyi Wopara, Stephen. I. Akpotayire
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    Studysummary This study identified numerous nutraceutical components in unripe fruits of three Musa species, potentially valuable for developing pharmaceuticals that promote human health. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This study analyzed the nutraceutical content of unripe matured fruits from three Musa species (Musa paradisiaca, Musa acuminata, and Musa balbisiana) using GC-MS. The results identified 97, 83, and 52 nutraceutical components in M. paradisiaca, M. acuminata, and M. balbisiana, respectively. The most abundant components were 1,4-Cyclohexadiene,1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-, α-Pinene, and Glycerin, with concentrations of 18.379%, 11.874%, and 17.889%. The study concludes that these nutraceuticals have significant therapeutic potential, which could be utilized in developing broad-spectrum pharmaceutical formulations to enhance human health.
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