Proximate Composition of Jamun ( Syzygium cumini ) Fruit and Seed

Syzygium cumini, generally recognized as Jamun, is a tropical tree that produces purple ovoid fleshy fruit. The ripe berries are sweetish dry to taste and are useful in preparation of health drinks, jellies, juices squashes and wine. Its seed has conventionally been used in India for the management of different diseases. The present studies were carried out to understand the chemical composition of jamun fruit and seed. Jamun fruits were assessed for their chemical composition by analyzing various parameters such as moisture, protein, fat, fibre and ash. It was revealed that jamun seed consisted of moisture(16.34±0.49), crude protein (1.97±0.59), crude fat (0.65±0.01), crude fiber(4.19±0.12), ash 2.18±0.06 and nitrogen free extracts (NFE) (74.67±2.24%). Pulp contained moisture content of 82.19±2.46%, crude protein 2.15±0.06%, crude fat 0.83±0.02%, crude fiber 1.76±0.05%, ash 2.04±0.06% and NFE 11.03±0.33. Chemical composition of jamun indicated that there are low fat contents in both fruit and seeds.