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ArticleNutrients2024

Evaluation of the Nutritional Impact of Baobab Leaves (

Abdelhakam Esmaeil Mohamed Ahmed, Massimo Mozzon, Abdaljbbar B A Dawod, Eltayeb Omaima Awad Mustafa, Shaikh Ayaz Mukarram, Tahra ElObeid, Elshafia Ali Hamid Mohammed, Béla Kovács

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Abdelhakam Esmaeil Mohamed AhmedFaculty of Agriculture, Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi str. 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0003-1752-9894
Massimo MozzonDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5132-5070
Abdaljbbar B A DawodFaculty of Forestry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum North 13314, Sudan.ORCID 0000-0002-8870-8577
Eltayeb Omaima Awad MustafaSudan Medical Specialization Board, Federal Ministry of Health, Khartoum 11115, Sudan.ORCID 0009-0005-7979-9859
Shaikh Ayaz MukarramFaculty of Agriculture, Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi str. 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-0410-5286
Tahra ElObeidDepartment of Nutrition Sciences, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.ORCID 0000-0003-1448-9815
Elshafia Ali Hamid MohammedAgricultural Research Corporation, Integrated Pest Management Reseach Center, Wadmadani 21111, Sudan.
Béla KovácsFaculty of Agriculture, Food Sciences and Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi str. 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0002-6439-4753

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National Research, Development, and Innovation Fund of Hungary TKP2021-NKTA-32
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesBaobab (

methodsDry matter, crude fat, protein and ash content, mineral content (Na, Mg, K, Ca, Fe, Mn), total phenolic, and flavonoid compounds were determined in BLs from six different areas. To assess the health and nutrition status in Sudan, time-series data (2013-2023) from the DataBank Health Nutrition and Population Statistics database were used. The reference values for nutrients recommended by the European Food Safety Authority were used to estimate the amount of baobab leaf intake (BLI, g/day).

resultsFor each nutrient, the study area with the lowest amount of BLs to be consumed is recommended. Leaves from the area of El Gari (BN3) 18.312 g/day and 30.712 g/day are recommended for K and Ca, which are particularly beneficial for children aged 1-3 years and lactating women. Leaves from Kor Tagat (KR1) are suitable for sodium intake, requiring approximately 13-23 g/day across all age groups. Leaves from Kazgil (KR2) (46-81 g/day), (35-66 g/day), (0.48-0.68 g/day), and (4-6 g/day) are optimal for fulfilling the daily requirements of magnesium, iron, manganese, and protein in this order.

conclusionsThe systematic inclusion of BLs in the diet can positively support the nutritional status of various demographics. Moreover, the findings of this study demonstrated the foundation for public health and nutritional policy-makers on how they will tackle malnutrition and food insecurity worldwide by incorporating naturally available diets and nutritious alternatives. RECOMMENDATION: Further research should focus on assessing the nutritional composition factors that could affect the absorption of nutrients such as phytates and oxalates and investigating the in vitro bioavailability of the elements.

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AdansoniaNutritional StatusNutritive ValuePlant LeavesAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolDietFemaleHumansInfantMaleMalnutritionMiddle AgedMineralsMineralsNutrientsbaobab leavesdietary interventionfood insecurityhealth

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