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Bioactive compounds of plum mango (Bouea macrophylla Griffith)
The fruit of Bouea macrophylla referred as Plum mango or Gandaria is a popular seasonal fruit,
which is widely consumed in the Malay subcontinent. There is ample of traditional knowledge
available among the locals on the use of leaves, bark, fruits and seeds of this plant. However,
very limited research information and scientific report is available on their composition,
phytochemicals or on the bioactive compounds. In the present chapter, we have aimed towards
comprehensively providing information on nutritional value, functional qualities, health
promoting bioactive compounds and volatile constituents of this underutilized fruit