Proximate, Physicochemical, Elemental, and Amino Acid Profile of Fragaria x ananassa (Strawberry) Grown on the Plateau

Authors

  • Mary Paymwa Luka-Anzah Kagoro Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Uduah Victor Ogenyi Research Department, High Profile Academic Consult, F.C.T – Abuja, Nigeria
  • Samuel Christy Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa, amino acid profile, proximate, Phytochemical, Elemental analyses

Abstract

This study evaluated the proximate, phytochemical, elemental, and amino acid composition of Fragaria × ananassa fruit. Proximate analysis revealed high carbohydrate (33.43%) and ash (28.48%) contents, alongside moderate crude fiber (21.26%) and low protein (3.24%) and fat (1.50%) levels. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screenings indicated high concentrations of phenols, saponins, and sugars, with ethanol extracts yielding greater amounts than aqueous extracts. Elemental analysis showed magnesium (18.99 mg/kg) and calcium (14.01 mg/kg) as the most abundant essential metals. However, chromium (0.31 mg/kg) and platinum (0.41 mg/kg) levels slightly exceeded WHO/FAO permissible limits, suggesting potential health concerns. Amino acid profiling identified aspartic acid (0.1493 mg/ml) and glutamic acid (0.0952 mg/ml) as predominant.

Author Biographies

Uduah Victor Ogenyi, Research Department, High Profile Academic Consult, F.C.T – Abuja, Nigeria

This study evaluated the proximate, phytochemical, elemental, and amino acid composition of Fragaria × ananassa fruit. Proximate analysis revealed high carbohydrate (33.43%) and ash (28.48%) contents, alongside moderate crude fiber (21.26%) and low protein (3.24%) and fat (1.50%) levels. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screenings indicated high concentrations of phenols, saponins, and sugars, with ethanol extracts yielding greater amounts than aqueous extracts. Elemental analysis showed magnesium (18.99 mg/kg) and calcium (14.01 mg/kg) as the most abundant essential metals. However, chromium (0.31 mg/kg) and platinum (0.41 mg/kg) levels slightly exceeded WHO/FAO permissible limits, suggesting potential health concerns. Amino acid profiling identified aspartic acid (0.1493 mg/ml) and glutamic acid (0.0952 mg/ml) as predominant.

Samuel Christy, Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

This study evaluated the proximate, phytochemical, elemental, and amino acid composition of Fragaria × ananassa fruit. Proximate analysis revealed high carbohydrate (33.43%) and ash (28.48%) contents, alongside moderate crude fiber (21.26%) and low protein (3.24%) and fat (1.50%) levels. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screenings indicated high concentrations of phenols, saponins, and sugars, with ethanol extracts yielding greater amounts than aqueous extracts. Elemental analysis showed magnesium (18.99 mg/kg) and calcium (14.01 mg/kg) as the most abundant essential metals. However, chromium (0.31 mg/kg) and platinum (0.41 mg/kg) levels slightly exceeded WHO/FAO permissible limits, suggesting potential health concerns. Amino acid profiling identified aspartic acid (0.1493 mg/ml) and glutamic acid (0.0952 mg/ml) as predominant.

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Published

2025-08-19

How to Cite

Mary Paymwa Luka-Anzah Kagoro, Uduah Victor Ogenyi, & Samuel Christy. (2025). Proximate, Physicochemical, Elemental, and Amino Acid Profile of Fragaria x ananassa (Strawberry) Grown on the Plateau. UMYU Journal of Pure and Industrial Chemical Research E-ISSN: 2814-1628 P-ISSN: 2814-1636, 3(2), 31–47. Retrieved from https://ujpicr.umyu.edu.ng/index.php/ujpicr/article/view/49

Issue

Volume 3 Number 2: August, 2025

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