Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties

This study is aimed at evaluating the proximate composition and functional and sensory characteristics of gari obtained from five cassava varieties (EN, AD, TMS92/0326, TMS96/1414, and IRAD4115). These cassavas were harvested during the dry season 12 months after planting (12MAP) and in the rainy se...

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Main Authors: Alphonse Laya, Benoît Bargui Koubala, Habiba Kouninki, Elias Nchiwan Nukenine
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Food Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6241035
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author Alphonse Laya
Benoît Bargui Koubala
Habiba Kouninki
Elias Nchiwan Nukenine
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description This study is aimed at evaluating the proximate composition and functional and sensory characteristics of gari obtained from five cassava varieties (EN, AD, TMS92/0326, TMS96/1414, and IRAD4115). These cassavas were harvested during the dry season 12 months after planting (12MAP) and in the rainy season (15MAP). Results showed that the characteristics of gari varied significantly (p<0.05) with the variety and the harvest period. Gari from EN cassava harvested at 12MAP had the highest total carbohydrates (78.07% dry weight), starch (61%), and proteins content, while gari from TMS 96/1414 variety (12MAP) had high amino acids (10.25 mg/g) and phenolic compounds (9.31 mg/g) content. The gari from IRAD4115 had the highest value of ash content (20.62 mg/g) at 12MAP. The soluble sugar content was high in the gari from cassava harvested at 12MAP while free cyanide reduced significantly in gari from cassava harvested at 12MAP. The water absorption capacity, swelling power, and bulk density were significantly (p<0.05) high in the gari from EN cassava variety at 12MAP. Compared to commercial gari (3.30), gari from EN local cassava had the best overall acceptability (4.35) followed by those obtained from TMS92/0326 and TMS92/1414 varieties, respectively.
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spelling doaj-art-91edb92c2a9d412e857bc5411d7c29102025-08-20T02:10:02ZengWileyInternational Journal of Food Science2356-70152314-57652018-01-01201810.1155/2018/62410356241035Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) VarietiesAlphonse Laya0Benoît Bargui Koubala1Habiba Kouninki2Elias Nchiwan Nukenine3Department of Life and Earth Sciences, Higher Teachers’ Training College of Maroua, University of Maroua, P.O. Box 55, Maroua, CameroonDepartment of Life and Earth Sciences, Higher Teachers’ Training College of Maroua, University of Maroua, P.O. Box 55, Maroua, CameroonDepartment of Life and Earth Sciences, Higher Teachers’ Training College of Maroua, University of Maroua, P.O. Box 55, Maroua, CameroonDepartment of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, P.O. Box 454, Ngaoundéré, CameroonThis study is aimed at evaluating the proximate composition and functional and sensory characteristics of gari obtained from five cassava varieties (EN, AD, TMS92/0326, TMS96/1414, and IRAD4115). These cassavas were harvested during the dry season 12 months after planting (12MAP) and in the rainy season (15MAP). Results showed that the characteristics of gari varied significantly (p<0.05) with the variety and the harvest period. Gari from EN cassava harvested at 12MAP had the highest total carbohydrates (78.07% dry weight), starch (61%), and proteins content, while gari from TMS 96/1414 variety (12MAP) had high amino acids (10.25 mg/g) and phenolic compounds (9.31 mg/g) content. The gari from IRAD4115 had the highest value of ash content (20.62 mg/g) at 12MAP. The soluble sugar content was high in the gari from cassava harvested at 12MAP while free cyanide reduced significantly in gari from cassava harvested at 12MAP. The water absorption capacity, swelling power, and bulk density were significantly (p<0.05) high in the gari from EN cassava variety at 12MAP. Compared to commercial gari (3.30), gari from EN local cassava had the best overall acceptability (4.35) followed by those obtained from TMS92/0326 and TMS92/1414 varieties, respectively.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6241035
spellingShingle Alphonse Laya
Benoît Bargui Koubala
Habiba Kouninki
Elias Nchiwan Nukenine
Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties
International Journal of Food Science
title Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties
title_full Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties
title_fullStr Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties
title_short Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties
title_sort effect of harvest period on the proximate composition and functional and sensory properties of gari produced from local and improved cassava manihot esculenta varieties
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6241035
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