Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review

Background Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is an important commercial fruit in southeast Asia and is gaining more attention in recent years because it is juicy and sweet and has a refreshing flavour and an exotic appearance. It is commercialized for fresh consumption and is industrially processed...

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Main Authors: Jahurul Haque Akanda, F.S. Azzatul, Sharifudin Md. Shaarani, Norliza Julmohammad, Hasmadi Mamat, Lee, Jau Shya, Patricia Matanjun, S. Jinap, Ramlah George M.R., Md Firoz Khan, Zaidul Islam Sarker Mo
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Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25649/1/Functional%20and%20nutritional%20properties%20of%20rambutan%20%28Nephelium%20lappaceum%C2%A0L.%29%20seed%20and%20its%20industrial%20application%20A%20review.pdf
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author Jahurul Haque Akanda
F.S. Azzatul
Sharifudin Md. Shaarani
Norliza Julmohammad
Hasmadi Mamat
Lee, Jau Shya
Patricia Matanjun
S. Jinap
Ramlah George M.R.
Md Firoz Khan
Zaidul Islam Sarker Mo
author_facet Jahurul Haque Akanda
F.S. Azzatul
Sharifudin Md. Shaarani
Norliza Julmohammad
Hasmadi Mamat
Lee, Jau Shya
Patricia Matanjun
S. Jinap
Ramlah George M.R.
Md Firoz Khan
Zaidul Islam Sarker Mo
author_sort Jahurul Haque Akanda
collection UMS
description Background Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is an important commercial fruit in southeast Asia and is gaining more attention in recent years because it is juicy and sweet and has a refreshing flavour and an exotic appearance. It is commercialized for fresh consumption and is industrially processed as canned fruit, juices, jams, jellies, marmalades, and spreads. The seed is a major co-product of this industry and is worthy of attention for industrial applications and their feasibility. Scope and approach This review describes the composition of the rambutan seed, which is examined from a critical interpretation regarding the suitable use of this co-product. This review also compares the total yield, physicochemical and thermal properties of its fat for the purpose of evaluating the potential of this fruit co-product as a source of natural edible fat with potential industrial uses. Key findings and conclusions Rambutan seed is a major co-product of the industry that has high premium-grade fat, protein, carbohydrate, fibre, antioxidants, and phenolic content and that can be used in several segments of the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Rambutan seed powders are also used as local medicine (they contain antidiabetic compounds) in Malaysia. To determine the effectiveness of raw rambutan seeds in treating diseases, in vivo and human clinical studies should be performed. Research should also continue to determine if rambutan seed fat can be fractionated, chemical and enzymatic interesterified, and blended with other fats to make cocoa butter alternatives. Comprehensive studies are needed on rambutan seed to explore more potential industrial applications.
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spelling ums.eprints-256492020-07-22T03:37:13Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25649/ Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review Jahurul Haque Akanda F.S. Azzatul Sharifudin Md. Shaarani Norliza Julmohammad Hasmadi Mamat Lee, Jau Shya Patricia Matanjun S. Jinap Ramlah George M.R. Md Firoz Khan Zaidul Islam Sarker Mo Q Science (General) QK Botany Background Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is an important commercial fruit in southeast Asia and is gaining more attention in recent years because it is juicy and sweet and has a refreshing flavour and an exotic appearance. It is commercialized for fresh consumption and is industrially processed as canned fruit, juices, jams, jellies, marmalades, and spreads. The seed is a major co-product of this industry and is worthy of attention for industrial applications and their feasibility. Scope and approach This review describes the composition of the rambutan seed, which is examined from a critical interpretation regarding the suitable use of this co-product. This review also compares the total yield, physicochemical and thermal properties of its fat for the purpose of evaluating the potential of this fruit co-product as a source of natural edible fat with potential industrial uses. Key findings and conclusions Rambutan seed is a major co-product of the industry that has high premium-grade fat, protein, carbohydrate, fibre, antioxidants, and phenolic content and that can be used in several segments of the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Rambutan seed powders are also used as local medicine (they contain antidiabetic compounds) in Malaysia. To determine the effectiveness of raw rambutan seeds in treating diseases, in vivo and human clinical studies should be performed. Research should also continue to determine if rambutan seed fat can be fractionated, chemical and enzymatic interesterified, and blended with other fats to make cocoa butter alternatives. Comprehensive studies are needed on rambutan seed to explore more potential industrial applications. 2020 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25649/1/Functional%20and%20nutritional%20properties%20of%20rambutan%20%28Nephelium%20lappaceum%C2%A0L.%29%20seed%20and%20its%20industrial%20application%20A%20review.pdf Jahurul Haque Akanda and F.S. Azzatul and Sharifudin Md. Shaarani and Norliza Julmohammad and Hasmadi Mamat and Lee, Jau Shya and Patricia Matanjun and S. Jinap and Ramlah George M.R. and Md Firoz Khan and Zaidul Islam Sarker Mo (2020) Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 99. pp. 367-374.
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QK Botany
Jahurul Haque Akanda
F.S. Azzatul
Sharifudin Md. Shaarani
Norliza Julmohammad
Hasmadi Mamat
Lee, Jau Shya
Patricia Matanjun
S. Jinap
Ramlah George M.R.
Md Firoz Khan
Zaidul Islam Sarker Mo
Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review
title Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review
title_full Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review
title_fullStr Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review
title_full_unstemmed Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review
title_short Functional and nutritional properties of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) seed and its industrial application: A review
title_sort functional and nutritional properties of rambutan nephelium lappaceum l seed and its industrial application a review
topic Q Science (General)
QK Botany
url https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25649/1/Functional%20and%20nutritional%20properties%20of%20rambutan%20%28Nephelium%20lappaceum%C2%A0L.%29%20seed%20and%20its%20industrial%20application%20A%20review.pdf
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