Biochemical Composition of Eggplant Fruits: A Review
Meenakshi Sharma, Prashant Kaushik
Applied Sciences
Abstract
Eggplant is one of the most important vegetable crops known for its nutritive benefits due to the abundance of various bioactive compounds, which include proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, phenolics, and dry matter content. In addition, eggplant has significant pharmaceutical properties that have been recently recognized. Eggplant produces secondary metabolites, including glycoalkaloids, antioxidant compounds, and vitamins, which appear to be the major source of its health benefits. It has been reported that there is a considerable correlation between the regular use of phytochemicals and the defense against diseases. Therefore, researchers must analyze the biochemical composition of eggplants to obtain more information about their nutritional quality and health benefits. In this review, an attempt is made to explain the qualitative and quantitative aspects of different biochemicals present in eggplant, in addition to their beneficial health effects.
Extracted Claims
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eggplant produces secondary metabolites, including glycoalkaloids, antioxidant compounds, and vitamins
“Eggplant produces secondary metabolites, including glycoalkaloids, antioxidant compounds, and vitamins, which appear to be the major source of its health benefits.”
eggplant contains proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, phenolics, and dry matter content
“Eggplant is one of the most important vegetable crops known for its nutritive benefits due to the abundance of various bioactive compounds, which include proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, p...”
eggplant has pharmaceutical properties
“Eggplant has significant pharmaceutical properties that have been recently recognized.”