Comparison of nutrient composition of ripe and unripe fruits of Nypa fruticans

• Main Authors: Ping, Chau Sum, Khoo, Hock Eng, Azlan, Azrina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: E D P Sciences 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29751/1/Comparison%20of%20nutrient%20composition%20of%20ripe%20and%20unripe%20fruits%20of%20Nypa%20fruticans.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29751/; http://www.fruits-journal.org/articles/fruits/abs/2013/06/fruits130089/fruits130089.html

Introduction. Nypa fruticans is one of the mangrove plants in Malaysia. Leaves of the plant are traditionally used for thatching, while the sap is useful for producing an alcoholic drink, sugar and syrup, as well as vinegar. At present, N. fruticans fruit is considered as an underutilized fruit. Its...