Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin
The study examined 23 landrace pumpkin seed samples from six Sudanese states (South Kordofan (SK), North Kordofan (NK), Gazira (GZ), Gadarif (GF), White Nile (WN), and Blue Nile (BN)), focusing on their composition and physical characteristics. The results showed significant differences in oil perce...
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| author | Safaa Ahmed HASSAN Mahdi SHAKAK Abdalbasit MARIOD Salma Elghali MUSTAFA |
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| description | The study examined 23 landrace pumpkin seed samples from six Sudanese states (South Kordofan (SK), North Kordofan (NK), Gazira (GZ), Gadarif (GF), White Nile (WN), and Blue Nile (BN)), focusing on their composition and physical characteristics. The results showed significant differences in oil percentages, with SK having the highest percentage. Protein content varied between 16.91 % and 26.13 % in NK. The proximate composition of pumpkin seeds also varied significantly. The study found a significant difference in fatty acids, with polyunsaturated fatty acids having 37.02 % and monounsaturated fatty acids having 27.50 %. The total unsaturated fatty acids ranged from 55.2 % to 70.2 %, while the total saturated fatty acids ranged from 29.45 % to 45.27 %. Seed length, width, and thickness varied, with WN having the highest kernel percentage (78.45 %). Several minerals were extracted from the seeds, with potassium being the most abundant element, ranging from 946 to 1100 mg 100 g-1. Analysis revealed that the seeds contained a rich source of zinc (Zn), ranging from 8.4 mg 100 g-1 to 16.21 mg 100 g-1. The study concluded that Sudanese landrace pumpkin seeds are valuable for edible oil and protein fortification due to their high levels of oil, protein, and minerals. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7876a9443bdc4b0290267a0135b90b542025-03-12T12:16:59ZengUniversity of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani)Acta Agriculturae Slovenica1854-19412024-03-01120111210.14720/aas.2024.120.1.1638222775Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkinSafaa Ahmed HASSAN0Mahdi SHAKAK1Abdalbasit MARIOD2Salma Elghali MUSTAFA3Sudan University of Science & Technology, College of Agricultural Science, Department of Food Science & Technology, Khartoum North, SudanSudan University of Science & Technology, College of Agricultural Science, Department of Food Science & Technology, Khartoum North, SudanUniversity of Jeddah, College of Science, Jeddah; Ghibaish College of Science and Technology, Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage Centre, Ghibaish, SudanSudan University of Science & Technology, College of Agricultural Science, Department of Food Science & Technology, Khartoum North, SudanThe study examined 23 landrace pumpkin seed samples from six Sudanese states (South Kordofan (SK), North Kordofan (NK), Gazira (GZ), Gadarif (GF), White Nile (WN), and Blue Nile (BN)), focusing on their composition and physical characteristics. The results showed significant differences in oil percentages, with SK having the highest percentage. Protein content varied between 16.91 % and 26.13 % in NK. The proximate composition of pumpkin seeds also varied significantly. The study found a significant difference in fatty acids, with polyunsaturated fatty acids having 37.02 % and monounsaturated fatty acids having 27.50 %. The total unsaturated fatty acids ranged from 55.2 % to 70.2 %, while the total saturated fatty acids ranged from 29.45 % to 45.27 %. Seed length, width, and thickness varied, with WN having the highest kernel percentage (78.45 %). Several minerals were extracted from the seeds, with potassium being the most abundant element, ranging from 946 to 1100 mg 100 g-1. Analysis revealed that the seeds contained a rich source of zinc (Zn), ranging from 8.4 mg 100 g-1 to 16.21 mg 100 g-1. The study concluded that Sudanese landrace pumpkin seeds are valuable for edible oil and protein fortification due to their high levels of oil, protein, and minerals.https://journals.uni-lj.si/aas/article/view/16382landracenorth kordofanpumpkin seedssouth kordofan |
| spellingShingle | Safaa Ahmed HASSAN Mahdi SHAKAK Abdalbasit MARIOD Salma Elghali MUSTAFA Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin Acta Agriculturae Slovenica landrace north kordofan pumpkin seeds south kordofan |
| title | Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin |
| title_full | Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin |
| title_fullStr | Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin |
| title_short | Seed composition, physical characteristics and mineral content of Sudanese landraces of pumpkin |
| title_sort | seed composition physical characteristics and mineral content of sudanese landraces of pumpkin |
| topic | landrace north kordofan pumpkin seeds south kordofan |
| url | https://journals.uni-lj.si/aas/article/view/16382 |
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