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Beta-carotene
Also known as: β-carotene, B-carotene
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Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 7 facts
referenceUddin et al. (2012) reported that mature leaves of Portulaca oleracea contain high amounts of calcium, iron, and zinc. Wenzel et al. (1990) further identified that Portulaca oleracea shoots are abundant in omega-3 fatty acid, α-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, β-carotene, and glutathione, making the plant a source of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants for functional foods and nutraceutical applications.
measurementRubus apetalus is a promising alternative for vitamin provision, capable of holding up to 10 times more beta-carotene than mango.
referenceSadler G, Davis J, and Dezman D published 'Rapid extraction of lycopene and ?-Carotene from reconstituted tomato paste and pink grapefruit homogenates' in the Journal of Food Science in 1990.
measurementBeta-carotene content in the studied species ranges from 110 to 1940 µg/100 g fresh edible portion (9.2 to 161.67 µg RAE/100 g fresh edible portion).
measurementBeta-carotene content in the analyzed underutilized plant species ranged from 9.2 to 75 µg retinol activity equivalent (RAE) per 100 g, with Rubus apetalus containing an exceptionally high level of 161.7 µg RAE per 100 g.
referenceYadav and Sehgal (1995) investigated the effect of home processing on the ascorbic acid and beta-carotene content of spinach (Spinacia oleracea) and amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) leaves.
measurementRumex apetalus has the highest beta-carotene content among the studied species at 161.67 µg RAE/100 g fresh edible portion, which is estimated to provide nearly 50% of the daily recommended vitamin A for children, 23% for female adults, and 21% for pregnant women per 100 g of fresh leaves.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 3 facts
measurementThe vitamin content per 100g fresh weight of Ocimum basilicum Linn. includes 264μg vitamin A, 3142μg β-carotene, 34μg thiamin, 76μg riboflavin, 902μg niacin, 209μg panthotenic acid, 155μg vitamin B6, 68μg vitamin B9, 11.4mg choline, 18.0 mg vitamin C, 0.80mg vitamin E, and 414.8μg vitamin K.
claimThe herb Ocimum basilicum Linn. contains fats, proteins, and vitamins including C, E, K, A, B-carotene, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B9, and choline.
measurementThe leaves of the plant studied contain 6.04 mg of vitamin A (B-carotene) per 100 grams.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
measurementThe fruit pulp of Ziziphus lotus contains significantly higher levels of sugar (35.25 to 48.87%), phosphorus (63.114 to 155.269 mg 100−1g), sodium (34.8 to 56.91 ppm), calcium (91.78 to 382.69 ppm), β-carotene (36.4 to 46 μg g−1), lycopene (59.15 to 100.25 μg g−1), and chlorophyll a (3.6 to 7.2 μg g−1) compared to the seeds.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimBoiling Vernonia amygdalina leaves in water without squeezing increases beta-carotene concentration but causes the loss of water-soluble vitamins.