Comparative studies on the composition of two indigenously produced varieties of jaman (eugenia jambolana) fruits

Abstract

Eugenia Jambolana (Syzigium Cumini) locally known as Jaman, is being used in the indigenous Medicinal system for treatments of various ailments including some related to nutrition. No study appears to have been made previously regarding the composition of these native varieties produced in Northern Pakistan. Two varieties of fruits have been analyzed for physico chemical characteristics and their values compared. The findings indicate that both varieties contain adequate amount of nutrients and minerals; in general, variety I being richer in the former and II in the latter.