Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering

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Biochemical Characterization and Sustainable Valorization of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Seed Starch: Unlocking an Agro-Industrial Waste for Biopolymer Applications

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim 1
Ahmad Umar Faruq 1
Tswanya Matthew Ndamayaki 1
Kontongs Ruth Umar 1
Usman Idris 2
Yakubu Ndatsu 2
Abubakar Salisu 3

1 Biotechnology Advanced Research Centre, Sheda Science and Technology Complex, P.M.B. 186, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria

2 Biochemistry Department of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria

3 Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University Dutse, P.M.B. 7156, Jigawa State, Nigeria

10.48309/jase.2026.580196.1106
Abstract
Starch is an essential biopolymer traditionally sourced from cassava, corn, and potato, with widely used applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and functional versatility. However, the growing demand for conventional starch sources raises sustainability and food security concerns. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) seeds, which constitute approximately 10–25% of the fruit’s total weight, are commonly discarded as agro-industrial waste byproduct despite being rich in starch. Mango seed starch has recently been used as an alternative source of starch due to its desirable physicochemical and functional properties. This review examines starch derived from mango seed kernels, with focus on its botanical origins, extraction techniques, physicochemical characteristics, nutritional significance, industrial applications, and associated limitations. Mango seed starch shows high amylose content, favorable swelling capacity, thermal stability, and potential health benefits, supporting its application in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biodegradable packaging industries. The review also highlights challenges limiting large-scale application, such as species variability, antinutritional compounds, inadequate processing setup, and regulatory constraints. Future research should focus on improved extraction and modification techniques, alongside sustainability assessments, to enhance the commercial viability and sustainable utilization of mango seed starch.

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Biochemical Characterization and Sustainable Valorization of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Seed Starch: Unlocking an Agro-Industrial Waste for Biopolymer Applications

Keywords

Agro-industrial waste
Biopolymer
Mangifera indica
Mango seed starch
Starch extraction
Physiochemical properties
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Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
Volume 8, Issue 2
Spring 2026
Pages 87-96

  • Receive Date 23 March 2026
  • Revise Date 14 May 2026
  • Accept Date 18 May 2026

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