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Plantain Bioactives: An Underutilised Food Resource in Africa

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Plantain has been reported to be rich in β-carotene, phenolics, and hydroxycinnamic acid, as well as resistant starch and fibre. Studies on the therapeutic properties of plantains date back to about two decades ago when the anti-ulcerative property of plantains was discovered. Its potential to mitigate hyperglycaemia, acute pancreatitis, and protein oxidation in both kidney and liver were later reported. It is unfortunate that these potential benefits of plantains are yet to be maximised for the acclaimed health benefits as well as for food and nutritional securities. Industrial production of plantains is extremely limited, especially in Africa, where plantains are commonly associated with household consumption. Interestingly, different parts of plantains are used as adsorbents for managing environmental waste pollutants. A holistic understanding of plantains as functional foods based on the abundant bioactive compounds as well as inherent nutraceutical properties could spur their increased production globally. This chapter aims to draw attention to the bioactive components and useful ingredients in the pulp and peel of plantains.

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Oladele, EO.P., Adefegha, S.A. (2023). Plantain Bioactives: An Underutilised Food Resource in Africa. In: Babalola, O.O., Ayangbenro, A.S., Ojuederie, O.B. (eds) Food Security and Safety Volume 2. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09614-3_9

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