Physico-chemical Characterization and Quality Assessment of Canistel Fruit (Pouteria campechiana)

Fruits and vegetables are fundamental components of a healthy diet, offering essential nutrients that promote overall health and wellbeing. Among the diverse range of fruits cultivated in India, canistel (Pouteria campechiana) is noteworthy for its medicinal properties and nutritional value. This study aims to assess the physico-chemical properties and nutritional composition of canistel fruit, commonly known as "egg fruit," which belongs to the Sapotaceae family. The fruit is characterized by its high carbohydrate content, vitamins, antioxidants, and potential therapeutic benefits, including support for cardiovascular health, immunity enhancement, and prevention of conditions such as diabetes and cataracts. The canistel fruit pulp was standardized and examined for a range of parameters, such as acidity, pH, total soluble solids (TSS), reducing sugars, total sugars, carbohydrates, protein, fat, energy, fibre, and vitamin C. The results indicated that Canistel fruit contains 41.44 grams per 100 gram of carbohydrates, 1.02 grams of 100 gram of protein, 4.00 grams of 100 gram of fat, 205.68 Kcal of energy, and 5.60 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. These findings underscore the fruit’s potential as a nutrient dense, locally cultivated, and economically viable addition to a balanced diet for consumption. Its rich nutrient composition, coupled with its adaptability and potential therapeutic effects, positions canistel as an important fruit in global health and nutrition discussions.

Vishalakshi G. Hanamanal*1, Sharon C. L2, Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran3, Suman K. T4, Lakshmi P. S5, Aneena E. R6 and Jyothi Bhaskar7 Click here to download file

Research Article | Published online : 14-Mar-2025