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Review Papers | Horticulture | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 5 / 10
From Neglect to Nutrient - Rich: A Comprehensive Review of Underutilized Fruits of India and their Antioxidant Profile
Pattan Farooqkhan | Susmitha J
Abstract: Indian native fruits are distinct to a certain region and hold significant potential in bolstering food security and nutritional well - being. Underutilized fruits, by definition, represent those varieties with inherent value yet limited cultivation, scarcity in the market, and minimal commercial development. These underutilized foods have medicinal potential and are high in antioxidants, which when used properly can help prevent and control a wide range of degenerative disorders. Harnessing the latent potential of underutilized fruits could be a productive strategy to combat malnutrition. To address this issue comprehensively, a substantial array of underutilized fruits can be harnessed to bridge the prevailing nutritional deficit. Exploring the medicinal and nutritional attributes of underutilized fruits, including Ker (Capparis decidua), Karonda (Carissa carandas), Wood apple (Limonia acidissima L.), Indian cherry (Cordia dichotoma), Ber (Zyziphus mauritiana), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Khirni (Manikara hexandra), among others, underscores the untapped potential residing within India's botanical diversity. These fruits exhibit promising prospects for enhancing dietary diversity, combating nutrient deficiencies, and promoting overall health, thereby warranting focused attention in the context of food security and nutritional intervention.
Keywords: Underutilized fruits, antioxidants, medicinal and nutritional profile
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,
Pages: 166 - 172