Nutritional Values of Raw and Ripe Fruits of Two Commercially Viable Banana Cultivars ‘Grand Nain’ and ‘Sabri’: Exploring for Value Addition

Thejano Ngullie; Chitta Ranjan Deb

doi:10.18006/2025.13(2).272.283

Authors

Thejano Ngullie Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami 798627, Nagaland, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3542-3268
Chitta Ranjan Deb Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami 798627, Nagaland, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1361-1025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18006/2025.13(2).272.283

Keywords:

Grand Nain, Sabri cultivar, Green peel and pulp, Ripe peel and pulp, Nutritional values, Vitamin A content

Abstract

Bananas are a significant agricultural commodity valued for their delicacy and nutritional benefits. However, approximately 30% of bananas are wasted, underscoring the need for strategies to add value to this fruit. Additionally, bananas have the potential to help address a global issue: micronutrient deficiency. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional and nutraceutical values of different parts (peel and pulp) of green and ripe bananas from two cultivars, Grand Nain and Sabri. We analyzed various nutritional and nutraceutical parameters, including ash content, crude fat, fiber, carbohydrates, protein, polyphenols, antioxidant activity, and Vitamin A content. The findings revealed that unripe banana pulps contained the highest carbohydrate content, while ripe banana peels demonstrated greater overall nutrient richness in terms of fiber, protein, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which are essential for the human body. This study highlights the potential for utilizing different parts of the banana, particularly the peels, to develop value-added products.

Author Biographies

Thejano Ngullie, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami 798627, Nagaland, India

Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami 798627, Nagaland, India

Chitta Ranjan Deb, Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami 798627, Nagaland, India

Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami 798627, Nagaland, India

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