Distribution of carotenoids and vitamin A activity in aerial organs of selected underutilized Malaysian “ulam” or traditional vegetables (Averrhoa carambola, Manihot esculenta and Ipomoea batatas)

• Main Authors: Yaacob, Jamilah Syafawati, Abdul Halim, Nur Asniyati, Ashokhan, Sharmilla, Ali, Hanisah, Othman, Rashidi
• Format: Article
• Published: Emerald 2019
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH Natural history; QR Microbiology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/23139/; https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-02-2018-0019

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pattern of carotenoids distribution in three underutilized Malaysian ‘ulam’ or traditional vegetables in Malaysia (Averrhoa carambola, Manihot esculenta and Ipomoea batatas) and their valuable pro-vitamin A activities. These assessments will yiel...