Biodiversity for Nutritional Values of Indigenous Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University
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July 31, 2018Biodiversity for Nutritional Values of Indigenous Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand
Title :
Biodiversity for Nutritional Values of Indigenous Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand
Researchers :
Kunchit Judprasong
Somsri Charoenkiatkul
Parunya Thiyajai
This research investigated 17 varieties of indigenous durian from different garden in Nonthaburi province. Edible part of each variety was collected and studied several nutrients, bioactive compounds and antioxidants. All varieties of durian contained considerable amount of various beneficial nutrient such as protein, monounsaturated fat, dietary fiber, potassium, phosphorus, carotenoids and antioxidants. On the other hand, they contained high amount of carbohydrate which sugar was major component (50-90%). In combination of high benefit compounds and low unhealthy nutrients, best varieties were Kob-wat-kuay, Kob-sao-noi, Kob-wai, Kob-pi-kul, and Kum-pun-puang. However, limit amount of consumption in each time or each day was recommended. This study provides scientific data which could be added to the national database and used for gardener to growing and further utilization, for consumer to understand how to make the right choices for individual health. In addition, these data will be added into the online Thai food composition database (http://www.inmu.mahidol.ac.th/thaifcd/home.php) after published in the international journal.
Applied Research Project to Usage : This study provides scientific data which could be added to the national database and used for gardener to growing and further utilization, for consumer to understand how to make the right choices for individual health.
Publishing : Present a Poster at International Conference
Award Grant related to the Project : Best Poster Presentation Award at the 12th International Food Data Conference (12-IFDC); 2017 Oct. 11-13; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Key Contact Person :
Assoc.Prof.Kunchit Judprasong, Ph.D.
Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University
kunchit.jud@mahidol.ac.th