Basic nutritional attributes of Hippophae rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) populations from Uttarakhand Himalaya, India

Nutritive value of Hippophae rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) berries and seeds collected from a few prominent locations of Uttarakhand Himalaya were analysed. Fresh fruit berries and seeds were collected from randomly selected healthy mother plants (15 plants) from Mana, Niti, Bhyundar, Gangotri and Yamun...

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Published in:Current science (Bangalore) 2007-04, Vol.92 (8), p.1148-1152
Main Authors: Dhyani, Deepak, Maikhuri, R. K., Rao, K. S., Kumar, Lalit, Purohit, V. K., Sundriyal, Manju, Saxena, K. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Berries
Biochemistry
Depopulation
Environmental conservation
Fruit juices
Fruits
Hippophae rhamnoides
Minerals
Plants
RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
Sugars
Sustainable agriculture
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Summary:Nutritive value of Hippophae rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) berries and seeds collected from a few prominent locations of Uttarakhand Himalaya were analysed. Fresh fruit berries and seeds were collected from randomly selected healthy mother plants (15 plants) from Mana, Niti, Bhyundar, Gangotri and Yamunotri valleys of Garhwal Hills for determining the various biochemical constituents. The nutritional value, biochemical constituent assessment (acidity, fat, lignin, carbohydrate, reducing sugar, starch, protein, etc.) and the mineral composition analysis (nitrogen, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, arsenic, etc.) were carried out using standard analytical techniques. These analyses revealed that the fruits and seeds from the Gangotri valley possess higher nutritive value in terms of fat, protein, carbohydrate, reducing sugars and lignins, and those from the Mana valley possess higher starch and acidity content. The fruits and seeds of Gangotri valley are also rich in the macro and micronutrient element composition. These findings have important connotations in light of upcoming organic foods and nutriceutical industries in the state.
ISSN:0011-3891