COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF CARBOHYDRATE AND PROTEIN PROFILES IN MAKHANA (EURYALE FEROX) AND RAMDANA (SCHOENOPLECTIELLA ARTICULATA) FROM WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS IN DARBHANGA DISTRICT

Nikhath Parveen; Mustafa Kamal Ansari

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.4818

Authors

Nikhath Parveen Research Scholar, PG Dept of Biotechnology, LNMU, Darbhanga, Bihar
Mustafa Kamal Ansari Associate professor, Dept of Botany, Millat College, LNMU Darbhanga, Bihar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.4818

Keywords:

Nutritional Value, Phytochemicals, Statistical Analysis, Sustainable Food Systems, Wetland Plants

Abstract [English]

This study investigates the carbohydrate and protein composition of Makhana (Euryale ferox) and Ramdana (Schoenoplectiella articulata) collected from the wetland ecosystems of Darbhanga District. The aim is to provide a comparative analysis of their nutritional profiles, emphasizing their potential as functional foods. Findings from this analysis could highlight the importance of these plants in the local diet and their role in sustainable food systems. This research provides valuable insights for nutritionists, food scientists, and local communities, emphasizing the need to promote these indigenous food sources to enhance nutritional security and overall health. Further research should explore the bioactive compounds in these plants to evaluate their potential health benefits beyond their macronutrient profiles.

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