NUTRIENTS AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OF TWO VARIETIES OF BUSH MANGO (IRVINGIAGABONENSIS) GROWN IN BENIN

This study aim was to characterize Irvingiagabonensis pulp grown in Benin. Nutrient content results showed that the samples contained a large amount of sugar (9.54 -15.28%) and a very low protein content (1.20 - 2.21%) and ash (0.2 - 0.9). the water content and Brix degree was comparable to that of several fruits. pulp would be a good substrate for fruit production. Pulp contained several phytochemicals such as oxalates, phytates, tannins, saponins and flavonoids in the relatively high amount.