Journal of Basic and Applied Research International

It is an essential part of a balanced diet since, although having very few calories, it is a great source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and bioactive substances. The nutritional content of ethanolic and methanolic extracts varied significantly based on the extraction solvent, according to chemical analysis. Higher quantities of energy, carbohydrates, and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, were found in the ethanolic extract, suggesting that it was effective at removing specific minerals and macronutrients. potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin E were better removed by the methanolic extract. The amounts of protein and fat were found to be negligible and unaffected by the type of solvent. Mineral analysis also revealed solvent-specific extraction efficiency, with ethanol favouring the extraction of calcium and magnesium and methanol improving potassium recovery. When fruit quality was assessed using different nutrient management strategies, it was found that using vermicompost, farmyard manure, and biofertilizers together resulted in better fruits with higher levels of vitamin C, better colour, smoother texture, balanced moisture content, less bitterness, and higher phytochemical concentration. The current study sought to determine the impact of integrated nutrient management strategies on fruit quality as well as the nutritional makeup of fresh bitter gourd fruit extracts utilizing various solvents.