The fruits of Solanum betaceum Cav. belonging to family Solanaceae, have been used to
treat some diseases in Chin State. The nutritional values of fruit pulp were evaluated for
its value such as protein, fiber, fat and carbohydrate according to the method of AOAC.
The phytochemical studied that the fruit contains alkaloids, saponin, flavonoids,
carbohydrates, tannins and phenolic compound etc. The contents of elements were
analyzed by using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer.
Potassium, calcium, phosphorus and others elements can be found in the fruit of
Solanum betaceum Cav. Then, antimicrobial activities of the fruit olanum betaceum Cav
.were studied on microorganisms. In antimicrobial activities, the methanol extract showed
inhibition zone on Escherichia coli (15 mm) and Candida albicans (12mm). The ethanol
extract showed inhibition zone on Pseudomonas aeruginosa (11mm), Escherichia coli (13mm) and
Candida albicans (13mm). It is suggested that the fruit of Solanum betaceum
Cav. should be eaten because it contains nutritional value and antimicrobial activity for
human health
