Wild fig is an under exploited fruit having several health benefits. Its importance is not known to common people, therefore either not used for food purposes or very limited. However, several research paper and researchers reported that figs are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, die IJAR-19878tary fibre, carbohydrates, essential amino acids as well as phenolic substances. It shows very good sensory acceptability due to its taste, color and aroma. Figs are used as medicine and also used in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. It is rich in polyphenolic compounds, anthocyanin and flavonoids mainly Kaempferol. It shows potent antioxidant potential. The ficus palmata plant is used in various diseases, e.g. gastrointestinal disorders, hypoglycemia, tumour, ulcer, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and fungal infections. It also showed antiproliferative activity. Very rare processing has been carried out on fig, therefore several future prospects of fig in food and medicine industry.
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Author Name: Kajal Kumari , Somesh Sharma and Ravinder Kaushik
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Keywords: Fig; antioxidant potential medicinal role polyphenols.
ISSN: 2320-5407
EISSN: 2320-5407
EOI/DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/5395
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