Evaluation of Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Cola cordifolia Seeds
Zoro Armel Fabrice *
Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Agro-resources and Natural Substances, UFR Biological Sciences, Université Peleforo GON COULIBALY (UPGC), BP 1328 Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
Soumahoro Souleymane
Laboratory of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Valorization of Agricultural Resources, Institute of Agropastoral Management, University Peleforo Gon Coulibaly, PO Box 1328, Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
Coulibaly Tialafolo Alassane
Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Agro-resources and Natural Substances, UFR Biological Sciences, Université Peleforo GON COULIBALY (UPGC), BP 1328 Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
Oussou Kouamé Fulbert
Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova, 01330, Adana, Turkey.
Toure Abdoulaye
Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Agro-resources and Natural Substances, UFR Biological Sciences, Université Peleforo GON COULIBALY (UPGC), BP 1328 Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire.
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Abstract
Cola cordifolia is a natural substance rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. It is important to incorporate it into the diet to prevent certain metabolic diseases and to improve the nutritional and health status of populations. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional and antioxidant properties of C. cordifolia seeds for their potential use in the dietary field. The seeds were fermented for 6 days and then sun-dried for 15 days. Nutritional and antioxidant properties were determined using referenced methods. Nutritional analysis showed that the seeds are rich in calcium (880 mg/100g), magnesium (600 mg/100g), iron (50 mg/100g), proteins (17.93%), and lipids (10.85%). Seeds exhibited significant levels of polyphenols (705.15 mg/100g), tannins (267.52 mg/100g), and flavonoids (20.17 mg/100g), with an antioxidant activity of 62.45% inhibition of DPPH. This study suggests that C. cordifolia seeds could be used as a dietary supplement to prevent metabolic diseases.
Keywords: Cola cordifolia, nutritional, antioxidant, dietary