Comparative Nutritional Evaluation of Fresh Pomegranate Fruit Extract with Packed Juice Samples | Chapter 9 | Current Perspectives in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 9

The aim of the present study was to analyze and compare the nutritional facts of fresh pomegranate juice extract and pomegranate-packed juice sample. Two samples of pomegranate fruit were selected from the fruit market and two ready-to-drink juice samples were collected from the supermarket. All the samples were analysed for different physico-chemical parameters. The result of analysis of both fresh fruit juice samples and ready-to-eat juice samples were found in the range of, pH (2.96 – 4.09), conductivity (0.109 – 0.949 MS/cm), TSS (13 – 17.5 %), acidity, (0.0052 – 0.158 g/100ml), vitamin C (0.077 – 0.158%), crude fiber (3.01 – 5.33 %), sodium (15.9 – 21.8 mg/100ml), potassium (17.89 – 90.5 mg/100ml), calcium (3.2 – 81.6 mg/100ml), iron (0.088 – 0.767 mg/100ml), etc. The methods selected for analysis were very cost-effective and as per routine chemical and instrumental methods for analysis.

 

The study concludes that the pomegranate fresh fruit juice extract was found remarkably good amounts and significant values of various nutrition values less acidic, TSS, crude fiber, and ash. Minerals have various health benefits and results obtained from studies show that potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron are significant amounts in fruit juice extract (diluted). While sodium was found lower in fruit juice samples than in packed juice. The result clearly indicates that fresh fruit juice has better nutritional values and mineral levels are comparatively high than packed juice. Two-way ANOVA performed at p value of 0.05, shows the significant difference among sample variety and physicochemical parameters tested during the study.  Correlation was also verified and it represents some parameters are very strong positive correlations and few showed negative correlations while various parameters had neither positive nor negative correlation among them. This study is very informative and various physicochemical parameters were analysed which are important and related to human health. This study can be extended for the extraction of various important biological molecules which would be very helpful for body metabolic activities and the study of medicinal properties.

 

Author (s) Details

Patil Pandurang N
Department of Applied Sciences, Higher College of Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Post Box 74, Al-Khuwair, Postal Code 133, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

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Groundwater Quality Assessment in Ranjangaon Shenpunji Village of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India| Chapter 3 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 9

 The present study was carried out to in Rajangaon Shenpunji village for assessment of groundwater quality. Thirty groundwater samples were collected from dug and bore wells for this water quality analysis and eleven physico-chemical parameters i.e. PH, EC, TDS, CL, TH, Mg, Ca, HCO3, Na, K and SO4were calculated by using standard methods and instruments. From the water quality analysis 100% groundwater samples are exceeding maximum permissible limit except TDS 40%, Cl 30%, Mg 73.33% and Sulphate 76.67% is exceeding maximum permissible limit as per WHO and BIS standards level for drinking water.Plot the major cations and ions in the piper triangular diagram and it shows that 100% groundwater samples are fall in Ca-Cl water type. This study provides information for groundwater chemistry in Rajaongaon Shenpunji village industrial area. Its need to focus on the specific contamination source and it migrate in groundwaters.

Author(s) Details:

Kamble S. N.,
Department of Geology, Government Institute of Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Sirsat S. K.,
Department of Geology, Government Institute of Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

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Assessment and Analysis of Water Quality Parameters of Groundwater Near Ranebennur Industrial Area, Haveri District, Karnataka, India | Chapter 2 | Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 1

This paper presents an evaluation of the groundwater quality of industrialised villages in Ranebennurtaluk, Haveri district, Karnataka, India. In order to measure the quality of groundwater for evaluating its fitness for domestic us e, five villages affected by industrialization were chosen for the present analysis. Groundwater is an important source of water for the survival of human life and the protection of the environment. For drinking, irrigation and industrial uses, groundwater is the most vital source of water. Bore well samples were tested for physico - chemical variations and groundwater quality from each village. Comparison of Physico - findings of chemical analysis with Indian Standard drinking water limits shows that all but a few groundwater samples are fit for drinking and irrigation purposes. For five villages, the average pH value is 7.5-8.0, which is within the desired range. The pH value is growing, however, so it may not be ideal for future use. More than 1000 is around 75% of the EC and TDS values, but it is acceptable. Around 50% of chloride-containing water samples greater than 250 mg/l are considered undesirable for drinking purposes, which can lead to cardiovascular diseases. For each sample of villages, the sulphate concentration is within the desirable limit. It is also found that 25 percent of samples containing more than 300 mg/l of total hardness are undesirable. There could be a chance of deteriorating groundwater quality in the future. The quality of groundwater can be enhanced by the adoption of waste water treatment plants in industries that cause these aquifers to be contaminated.

Author (s) Details

H. Vijaya Kumar
Department of Water Resource Management, VTU, Belagavi, India.

Nagraj S. Patil
Department of Water and Land Management, VTU, Belagavi, India.

Nanjundi Prabhu
Department of Civil Engineering, NMIT, Bangalore, India.

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