Dietary fibre content in ethnic and unconventional vegetables and fruits growing in Bangladesh

Authors

  • Ruheea Taskin Ruhee Waseda University, Graduate School of Sport Sciences, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-1192, Japan, Tel.: +8070-4227-0943 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9017-6813
  • Samia Sams University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801927324632
  • Amena Begum University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801912168783 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7193-1011
  • Mohammad Khairul Alam University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801755742025 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8514-4166
  • Parveen Begum University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.:+8801725315017 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4607-7137
  • Maksuda Khatun Department of Botany, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801711388210
  • Mahbuba Kawser University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801715095605
  • Silvia Saberin University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801793183363 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4294-8652
  • Monira Ahsan Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: + 88029661920-73
  • Sheikh Nazrul Islam University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Tel.: +8801554548543 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7327-131X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5219/1202

Keywords:

Bangladesh, dietary fibre, ethnic vegetables and fruits, unconventional vegetables

Abstract

Dietary fibres are known to provide health benefit and protect against degenerative chronic diseases. Thus, the present study reports the total dietary fibre (TDF) content of sixty-nine selected ethnic and unconventional vegetables and fruits growing in Bangladesh. The samples were collected from different locations of Bangladesh and mixed together to ensure sample representativeness. Dietary fibre assay kit according to the AOAC method was utilized for the analysis of TDF in selected vegetables and fruits. In the ethnic varieties, the TDF content ranged from 1.02 ± 0.16 to 7.16 ± 0.16 g for leafy (LV), 0.18 ± 0.01 to 6.71 ± 0.49 g for non-leafy vegetables (NLV) and 1.21 ± 0.12 to 5.29 ± 0.20 g for fruits per 100 g edible portion (EP).  In the unconventional items, it arrayed from 3.08 ± 0.34 g to 7.75 ± 0.13 g for LV and 1.02 ± 0.06 to 8.82 ± 0.40 g for NLV per 100 g EP. Among the analysed samples, the highest and lowest content of TDF was found in Orohordal and Mairabokong, respectively. The unconventional vegetables contained much higher content of TDF than the ethnics and the commonly consumed similar varieties. Data on TDF content in underutilized vegetables and fruits of Bangladesh is sparse. Thus, the finding of this study would fill up the data gap in the existing food composition table of Bangladesh and also would aware the people to take vegetables and fruits rich in fibres.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Metrics

Metrics Loading ...

References

Alam, M. K., Rana, Z. H., Akhtaruzzaman, M. 2017a. Chemical composition and fatty acid profile of Bangladeshi beef at retail. International Food Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 5, p. 1897-1902.

Alam, M. K., Rana, Z. H., Akhtaruzzaman, M. 2017b. Comparison of muscle and subcutaneous tissue fatty acid composition of Bangladeshi non descript deshi Bulls finished on pasture diet. Journal of Chemistry, vol. 2017, no. 8579387, p. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8579387 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8579387

Alam, M. K., Rana, Z. H., Islam, S. N. 2016. Comparison of the Proximate Composition, Total Carotenoids and Total Polyphenol Content of Nine Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties Grown in Bangladesh. Foods, vol. 5, no. 3, p. 64. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods5030064 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods5030064

Alam, M. K., Rana, Z. H., Islam, S. N., Akhtaruzzaman, M. 2019. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of selected wild leafy vegetables grown in Bangladesh: A cheapest source of antioxidants. Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 287-293. https://doi.org/10.5219/1107 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5219/1107

Anderson, J. W. 2003. Whole grains protect against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, vol. 62, no. 1, p. 135-142. https://doi.org/10.1079/pns2002222 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/PNS2002222

AOAC. 2007. Official Methods of Analysis. 18th ed. Gaithersburg, USA : Association of Official Analytical Chemists International. ISBN 09 3 558478 1.

Aune, D., Chan, D. S. M., Lau, R., Vieira, R., Greenwood, D.C., Kampman, E., Norat, T. 2011. Dietary fibre, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer: Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. BMJ (Online), vol. 343, no. 7833, p. 1082. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d6617 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d6617

Dhingra, D., Michael, M., Rajput, H., Patil, R. T. 2012. Dietary fibre in foods: a review. Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol. 49, no. 3, p. 255-66. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-011-0365-5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-011-0365-5

Dong, J. Y., Qin, L. Q. 2011. Dietary glycemic index, glycemic load, and risk of breast cancer: Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, vol. 126, no. 2, p. 287-294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-011-1343-3 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-011-1343-3

Hossain, A., Begum, P., Salma Zannat, M., Hafizur Rahman, M., Ahsan, M., Islam, S. N. 2016. Nutrient composition of strawberry genotypes cultivated in a horticulture farm. Food Chemistry, vol. 199, p. 648-652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.12.056 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.12.056

Islam, S. N., Khan, M. N. I., Akhtaruzzaman, M. 2010. A Food Composition Database for Bangladesh with Special Reference to Selected Ethnic Foods. Dhaka, Bangladesh : Institute of Nutrition and Food Science (INFS). Available from: http://fpmu.gov.bd/agridrupal/sites/default/files/Final%20Report-20Sk%20Nazrul%20Islam.pdf.

Islam, S. N., Khan, M. N. I., Akhtaruzzaman, M. 2012. Food Composition Tables and Database for Bangladesh with Special Reference to Selected Ethnic Foods. Dhaka, Bangladesh : Institute of Nutrition and Food Science (INFS). ISBN 978984335237-8.

Islam, S. N., Nusrat, T., Begum, P., Ahsan, M. 2016. Carotenoids and β-carotene in orange fleshed sweet potato: A possible solution to Vitamin A deficiency. Food Chemistry, vol. 199, p. 628-631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.12.057 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.12.057

Ivanišová, E., Rajtar, M., Tokár, M., Frančáková, H., Dráb, Š., Kluz, M., Kačániová, M. 2017. Characterization of bioactive compounds from monascus purpureus fermented different cereal substrates. Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 183-189. https://doi.org/10.5219/722 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5219/722

Jurasová, M., Kohajdová, Z., Karovičová, J. 2011. Dietary fiber: defintion, sources and extraction. Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences, vol. 5, no. 2, p. 22-26. https://doi.org/10.5219/125 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5219/125

Kaline, K., Bornstein, S. R., Bergmann, A., Hauner, H., Schwarz, P. E. H. 2007. The importance and effect of dietary fiber in diabetes prevention with particular consideration of whole grain products. Hormone and Metabolic Research, vol. 39, p. 687–693. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-985811 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-985811

Kamila, P. K., Ray, A., Sahoo, A., Nayak, S., Mohapatra, P. K., Panda, P. C. 2018. Physicochemical characteristics of the Lasiococca comberi Haines seeds. Natural Product Research, vol. 32, no. 19, p. 2352–2355. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2017.1408091 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2017.1408091

Krishnan, S., Rosenberg, L., Singer, M., Hu, F. B., Djoussé, L., Cupples, L. A., Palmer, J. R. 2007. Glycemic index, glycemic load, and cereal fiber intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in US black women. Archives of Internal Medicine, vol. 167, no. 21, p. 2304-2309. https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.167.21.2304 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.167.21.2304

Longvah, T., Ananthan, R., Bhaskarachary, K., Venkalah, K. 2017. Indian Food Composition Tables. Hyderabad, India : National Institute of Nutrition. ISBN 9 35 267677 7.

Meyer, K. A., Kushi, L. H., Jacobs, D. R., Slavin, J., Sellers, T. A., Folsom, A. R. 2000. Carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and incident type 2 diabetes in older women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 71, no. 4, p. 921-930. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/71.4.921 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/71.4.921

Murtaugh, M. A., Jacobs, D. R., Jacob, B., Steffen, L. M., Marquart, L. 2003. Epidemiological support for the protection of whole grains against diabetes. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, vol. 62, no. 1, p. 143-149. https://doi.org/10.1079/pns2002223 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/PNS2002223

Rana, Z. H., Alam, M. K., Akhtaruzzaman, M. 2019. Nutritional Composition, Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant and α-Amylase Inhibitory Activities of Different Fractions of Selected Wild Edible Plants. Antioxidants, vol. 8, no. 7, p. 203. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8070203 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8070203

Shaheen, N., Rahim, A. T. M., Mohiduzzaman, M., Banu, C. P., Bari, M. L., Tukun, A. B., Mannan, M. A., Bhattacharjee, L., Stadlmayr, B. 2014. Food Composition Table for Bangladesh. 2nd ed. Dhaka, Bangladesh : Institute of Nutrition and Food Science (INFS). ISBN 978984337522-3.

Shajib, M. T. I., Kawser, M., Miah, M. N., Bagum, P., Bhattacharjee, L., Hossain, A., Fomsgaard, I. S., Islam, S. N. 2013. Nutritional composition of minor indigenous fruits: Cheapest nutritional source for the rural people of Bangladesh. Food Chemistry, vol. 140, no. 3, p. 466-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.11.035 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.11.035

Southgate, D. A. T., Greenfield, H. 2017. Guidelines for the production, management and use of food composition data: an in foods project. Food Sciences and Nutrition, vol. 42, no. 1, p. 15-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/09543465.1988.11904124 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09543465.1988.11904124

Stewart, M. L., Schroeder, N. M. 2013. Dietary treatments for childhood constipation: Efficacy of dietary fiber and whole grains. Nutrition Reviews, vol. 71, no. 2, p. 98-109. https://doi.org/10.1111/nure.12010 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nure.12010

Streppel, M. T., Ocké, M. C., Boshuizen, H. C., Kok, F. J., Kromhout, D. 2008. Dietary fiber intake in relation to coronary heart disease and all-cause mortality over 40 y: The Zutphen Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 88, no. 4, p. 1119-1125. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/88.4.1119 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/88.4.1119

Takekawa, K., Matsumoto, K. 2012. Water-insoluble condensed tannins content of young persimmon fruits-derived crude fibre relates to its bile acid-binding ability. Natural Product Research, vol. 26, no. 23, p. 2255-2258. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2011.650640 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2011.650640

Venn, B. J., Mann, J. I. 2004. Cereal grains, legumes and diabetes. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 58, no. 11, p. 1443-1461. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601995 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601995

Downloads

Published

2020-01-28

How to Cite

Ruhee, R. T., Sams, S., Begum, A., Alam, M. K., Begum, P., Khatun, M., Kawser, M., Saberin, S., Ahsan, M., & Islam, S. N. (2020). Dietary fibre content in ethnic and unconventional vegetables and fruits growing in Bangladesh. Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences, 14, 33–41. https://doi.org/10.5219/1202

Issue

Vol. 14 (2020): Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences

Section

Articles

License

This license permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way.

Crossref
Scopus
Google Scholar
Europe PMC