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Carotenoid and vitamin content of Karat and other Micronesian banana cultivars

Overview of attention for article published in International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition, July 2009
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Title
Carotenoid and vitamin content of Karat and other Micronesian banana cultivars
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International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition, July 2009
DOI 10.1080/09637480600872010
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Lois Englberger, Joseph Schierle, William Aalbersberg, Peter Hofmann, Julia Humphries, Alvin Huang, Adelino Lorens, Amy Levendusky, Jeff Daniells, Geoffrey C. Marks, Maureen H. Fitzgerald

Abstract

We previously found high carotenoid levels in Karat and other Micronesian bananas, indicating potential importance for alleviating vitamin A deficiency and other nutritionally related health problems in the Federated States of Micronesia. Past work focused on carotenoid and mineral analyses, whereas here we investigated 16 cultivars (most not previously analysed) for a broader micronutrient profile, including seven vitamins. Karat carotenoid levels were higher than in previous analyses, confirming Karat as exceptionally carotenoid-rich. We identified an additional 10 carotenoid-rich cultivars, expanding the range having potential for alleviating vitamin A deficiency. A striking finding is the high riboflavin level in Karat, including high levels of uncharacterized flavonoids. Niacin and alpha-tocopherol are at levels that may contribute importantly to dietary intake within normal patterns of consumption. These data present a more complete basis for promoting the nutritional benefits of these banana cultivars where they are consumed in the Pacific, and potential benefits for promoting elsewhere.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
France 1 2%
Unknown 58 98%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 10 17%
Researcher 8 14%
Student > Master 8 14%
Student > Doctoral Student 5 8%
Other 5 8%
Other 12 20%
Unknown 11 19%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 20 34%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 6 10%
Business, Management and Accounting 3 5%
Engineering 3 5%
Nursing and Health Professions 2 3%
Other 12 20%
Unknown 13 22%
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#8,572,103
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#536
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#42,126
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#118
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