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MICRO-MINERAL CONTENTS OF THE GUMMING RAG OF JACKFRUIT

MICRO-MINERAL CONTENTS OF THE GUMMING RAG OF JACKFRUIT

ABSTRACT The analysis for the mineral composition of the gumming rag of jackfruit was carried out using standard analytical method. The result of the analysis reveals that the sample contain all the analyzed mineral elements. Their concentration were as follows; cobalt 0.940±0.005 mg/100g, was greater than copper 0.032±0.004 mg/100g, iron 29.21±1.300 mg/100g was greater than […]

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CONCENTRATION OF SUGAR IN SOFT DRINK

DETERMINATION OF THE CONCENTRATION OF SUGAR IN SOFT DRINK (MALTS)

ABSTRACTS The determination of sugar concentration in the soft drinks was carried out. The five drinks were labeled S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 respectively. The soft drinks were analyzed using densitometer and refractometer. The result show that S1 and S4 have the higher percentage of sugar content of 14.092% and 14.052%, while S2 has

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MACRO-NUTRIENTS COMPOSITION OF Ficus carica

DETERMINATION OF MACRO-NUTRIENTS COMPOSITION OF Ficus carica LEAVES

ABSTRACT The determination of Macro-element composition in Fiscus carica leaves from Nto Etonne in Essien Udim Local Government Area was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the analysis revealed that calcium (Ca) (25.55  0.005mg/100g). sodium (Na) (28.28  0.004mg/100g), potassium (K) (19.26  0.006mg/100g), phosphorus (P) (9.13  0.004mg/100g) and magnesium (Mg) (21.07  0.008mg/100g) respectively.

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MACRO ELEMENTS CONTENT IN Vernonia amygdalina

DETERMINATION OF MACRO ELEMENTS CONTENT IN Vernonia amygdalina

ABSTRACT The determination of the macro-mineral composition of Vernonia amygdalina was carried out using standard procedure. The result of the study revealed the following P (3.33±0.002), Na (2.26±1.26), Ca (3.11±0.004),  Mg (2.14±0.007) and K (7.25±0.006). This result revealed that Vernonia amygdalina contains important macro mineral elements. Phosphorus was the highest in concentration while magnesium was

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HEAVY METALS IN Ipomoea batata

DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS IN Ipomoea batata LEAVES

ABSTRACT The Ipomoea batata was collected from a farm in  Abiakpo Ikot Essien, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Standard analytical method were used in carrying out the analysis. The result of the analysis revealed the following: Pb (0.018±0.001 mg/100g), Cr (0.011±0.004 mg/100g), Cd (0.044±0.004 mg/100g), As (0.0095±0.0005 mg/100g), Hg (<0.001±0.000 mg/100g). This result identifies and

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HEAVY METAL IN BORE HOLE WATER

DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METAL IN BORE HOLE WATER IN IKOT AKAN, IKOT ABASI L.G.A.

ABSTRACT The determination of heavy metal in bore hole water from Ikot Akan, Ikot Abasi: Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State shows that borehole water contain lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), Arsenic (As) and Mercury (Hg), with the following concentrations:  0.0020±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0955±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0345±0.0003 mg/kg, 0.1155±0.0000, mg/kg and 0.0010±0.0000 mg/kg respectively. From the result, lead

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER FROM CROSS RIVER ESTUARY

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER FROM CROSS RIVER ESTUARY AT IFIAYONG

ABSTRACT Water is very important to living organism due to its enormous uses, but the alteration of the chemical parameters due to anthropogenic and natural activities pose a threat to plant and animal. In this regard, this study was carried out to investigate the chemical composition of Cross River Estuary Ifiayong. The analysis were carried

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ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTORS OF THE FOUR MAJOR PARTS OF Artocarpus heterophyllus

ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTORS OF THE FOUR MAJOR PARTS OF Artocarpus heterophyllus (JACKFRUIT)

ABSTRACT The study aimed at evaluating the Anti-nutrients composition of Jackfruit Rind, Pulp, Rag and Seed. The Jackfruit was purchased at Akpanadem Market, Aka Itiam Road, in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Anti-nutrients composition was evaluated using standard methods. Jackfruit Rind was higher in Oxalate (7.46 ± 0.028) and Tannin (3.637 ±

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TRACE METALS IN WATER LEAF PLANT

ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS IN WATER LEAF PLANT (Talinumtriangulare) FROM A DUMP SITE IN IKOT EKPENE

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the level of some trace metals in water leaf (Talinum triangulare) from a dump site and to assessed the implications to human health if consumed. The sample for the study was collected from Ikot Osurua village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)

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