Determination of the β-carotene content of three mangoes varieties consumed in Burkina Faso: Amélie, Brooks and Lippens

Teneur en β-carotènes de trois variétés de mangues du Burkina Faso

Abstract

Vitamin A deficiency is one of the most common and serious nutritional deficiencies
in Burkina Faso. However, several ways to prevent and fight against these health risks
exist, including the consumption of food provitamins A from a varied diet. The present
study aims to assess the β-carotene content of three varieties of mangoes (Amélie,
Brooks and Lippens) producted and consumed in Burkina Faso. Twelve mangoe
samples including four mangoes per sample were collected in twelve mango
production fields from high production area in Burkina Faso. Their β-carotene
contents were analyzed in triplicate using high performance liquid chromatography.
The average contents expressed in micrograms of β-carotenes per hundred grams of
mangoes are as follows: Amelie (3486,9 µg / 100g), Brooks (1599,8 µg / 100g) and
Lippens (671,8 µg / 100g). Based on the origin of studied mangoes varieties, it should
also be noted that the varieties grown in the Orodara area have a higher β -carotene
content (Amélie (4450,6 µg/100g), Brooks (1753,7 µg/100g) et Lippens (770,7
µg/100g).) compared to those grown in others areas such as Bobo Dioulasso and
Banfora.