Evaluation of some Physico-chemical Properties of Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Pulp in South-south, Nigeria

Abstract

Magnifera indica L. fruits possess various physiochemical properties which differs with changing temperature conditions and locations. Thus the physical property, proximate, mineral and ultimate analysis were conducted for four markets in south-south Nigeria using standard methods. A particular ripe cultivar was randomly collected, identified, authenticated, de-pulp and evaluated for these physical and chemical parameters. The following physiochemical parameters were highest in mango pulps collected from Oba market: width (11.60±0.02) mm, length (60.15±0.05) mm, bulk density (45.04±0.05) g/cm³, thickness (18.41±0.12) mm, volatile matter (11.24±0.14) %, ash value (1.1.86±0.02), Moisture content (83.39±0.27) %, Zn (6.78±0.01) mg/100g, Na (294.63±0.34) mg/100g, Mg (113.30±0.29) mg/100g and Fe (3.56±0.10) mg/100g. This study showed that the pulp of mangoes collected from Oba market are physically different, rich in minerals and volatile matters that have a short shelf live.