S. Shanmugasundaram ¹, Z. John Kennedy ¹, V. Thirupathi ¹, L. Narayanan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore - 641 003, IN

Abstract

The banana perhaps the cheapest and most extensively consumed fruit, have carbohydrates in the form of sucrose, fructose and glucose with low fat content. Banana by itself makes a wholesome food for all ages as it contains almost all essential nutrients including minerals and vitamins. Banana is a good source of potassium, which is a vital mineral for muscle and nerve function.

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P. Vijayalakshmi ¹, M. Amirtha Veni ¹, S. Shanmugasundaram ², Samson Tsou ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Family and Community Science, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN
2 Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore - 641 043, IN
3 Asian Vegetable Research, Development Centre, TW

Abstract

Anaemia continues to be the most prevalent micro nutrient disorder world over among all age groups with special emphasis on women.

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