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Journal Article 
Mineral analysis of Averrhoa bilimbi L. - A potential fruit 
Dangat, BT; Shinde, AA; Jagtap, DN; Desai, VR; Shinde, PB; Gurav, RV 
2014 
7 
3 
150-151 
English 
Averrhoa bilimbi L. (Oxalidaceae) is widely distributed and cultivated throughout tropical countries for its fruits. Parts such as leaves bark and fruits are widely used in medicine as a folk remedy for many symptoms. This study provides morphological and biochemical characteristics of half-ripen bilimbi fruits. During present study physical and chemical properties of Bilimbi fruits were studied at half-ripen stage for potential benefits based on its mineral content. Phosphorus content of the fruits was higher at half-ripen stage i.e. 39 ± 1.7%, while in case of minor elements, Molybdenum is present in least amount i.e. 0.04 ± 0.05 ppm. This Chemical study reveals that the fruit is good source of minerals such as Potassium, Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Calcium, Magnesium and Iron suggesting its use as a potential fruit. 
Averrhoa; Bilimbi; Mineral analysis; Oxalidaceae