Review Article

The Fruit Malus prunifolia (Malus micromalus Mak.): A Minireview of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits

Table 1

Nutrient composition of Malus prunifolia fruits (adapted from Shanxi Food Industrial Research Institute) [12].

TypeNutrient (units)Content (per 1000 g)

ProximatesWater (%)81.25
Titratable acid (%)1.59
Protein (g)3.4
Total lipid (g)2.1
Carbohydrate (g)131.7

MineralsCalcium, Ca (mg)32
Iron, Fe (mg)14
Zinc, Zn (mg)0.41
Potassium, K (mg)4.1
Copper, Cu (mg)0.62
Manganese, Mn (mg)0.74
Magnesium, Mg (mg)12
Phosphorus, P (mg)17

VitaminsVitamin C (mg)47.8
Vitamin B-1 (mg)0.013
Vitamin B-2 (mg)1.12