A Comparative Study on Ascorbic Acid Content of Annas Comosus (Pineapples) and Malus Domestica (Apples) in Kabale Municipality.

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dc.contributor.authorAkankwasa, Edson
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-30T12:23:30Z
dc.date.available2024-12-30T12:23:30Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to compare the ascorbic acid content of Ananas comosus (pineapples) and Malus domestica (apples) sold in Kabale Municipality. The specific objectives included determining the ascorbic acid concentrations in both fruit types and comparing their levels. A total of 30 samples from each fruit type were analyzed for ascorbic acid content. Descriptive statistics revealed that pineapples had a higher mean ascorbic acid concentration than apples. An independent samples t-test was conducted to assess the significance of the difference in ascorbic acid content between the two fruits. The results indicated a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05), confirming that pineapples contained more ascorbic acid than apples. The findings aligned with existing literature that suggests tropical fruits typically have higher vitamin C levels than temperate fruits. These results underscore the importance of fruit selection in dietary planning and highlight pineapples as a superior source of vitamin C. Based on these findings, it is recommended that consumers be educated on the nutritional benefits of pineapples, and farmers should adopt best practices to maintain the ascorbic acid content of their produce.
dc.identifier.citationAkankwasa, Edson (2024). A Comparative Study on Ascorbic Acid Content of Annas Comosus (Pineapples) and Malus Domestica (Apples) in Kabale Municipality. Kabale: Kabale University.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2640
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKabale University
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United Statesen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectComparative Study
dc.subjectAscorbic Acid Content
dc.subjectAnnas Comosus (Pineapples)
dc.subjectMalus Domestica (Apples)
dc.subjectKabale Municipality
dc.titleA Comparative Study on Ascorbic Acid Content of Annas Comosus (Pineapples) and Malus Domestica (Apples) in Kabale Municipality.
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