Phytochemical and Mineral Content in Flesh of Psidium guajava Fruit

Background and Objective: Psidium guajava is one of the top-rated tropical fruits, rich in high-profile nutrients, such as minerals and phytochemicals. Guava contains a large number of antioxidants and phytochemicals. This research analyses the phytochemical and mineral content of Psidium guajava. Materials and Methods: The phytochemical analysis was carried out using standard methods of AOAC while elemental analysis was conducted using agilent FS240AA atomic absorption spectrophotometer according to the method of the American Public Health Association. Results: The result shows the various phytochemical constituent concentration of Psidium guajava, tannins 11.48±1.45, cardiac glycoside 6.98±3.01, flavonoid 2.49±1.40, anthocyanide 7.345±0.997. The mineral constituent result review potassium 7.028±0.47, sodium 5.49±1.19 and calcium 5.93±0.82. The presence of these essential phytochemicals and minerals in guava confer high nutritional qualities and antioxidant ability, flavonoids in plants are known for their scavenging ability as a result of the presence of hydroxyl groups contained in them. Conclusion: The result suggested that the guava fruit if consumed in sufficient amounts could contribute greatly towards meeting the human nutritional requirement for normal growth and adequate protection against disease arising from Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). From the result, Psidium guajava could be recommended for use for nutritional purposes.