ABSTRACT This study on the comparative study of proximate composition of ripe and unripe banana fruit peel obtained from Uyo L.G.A. was carried out using standard analytical procedures. The proximate analysis of the samples showed that ripe banana peels had higher contents of protein, crude fibre and moisture content while unripe banana had higher contents […]
ABSTRACT The characterization of Azadirachta indica was carried out using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrophotometer. The result reveals the present of the following compounds which include Aliphatic amines, Alkanes and Primary amines. The intensity of these peaks was used to determine the relative abundance of each functional group in the plant sample. The results obtained
ABSTRACT The study was design to determine the comparative proximate composition of raw, boiled and roasted unripe Musa paradisiaca (plantain) pulp. The study was carried out using standard analytical method. The result of the study revealed that the ash, total carbohydrate and caloric value were significantly higher (P<0.05) in roasted than the boiled and raw
ABSTRACT The phytochemical screening of Heinsia crinita was carried out using the standard procedure. The result reveals that saponins and cardiac glycosides were abundantly present, alkaloids and tannins were moderately present while flavoniods was present in trace quantity. This may be the reason of using the plant in traditional treatment of diseases. TABLE OF CONTENT
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ABSTRACT The preparation characteristics of laundry starch using cassava tube was carried out using standard analytical procedure. The result reveals PH as 5.140, electrical conductivity 83.110 (NS/cm), Titratable acidity 33.806 (mg/l) and density 1.633 (g/cm3). However, this is work has given a first hand information on the quality of laundry starch produced using cassava tubes.
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ABSTRACT This study on the effect of soaking on the antinutrient composition of yellow garri was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following: HCN (1.528±0.038 mg/100g), Phytate (0.313±0.018 mg/100g), Tannins (0.762±0.015 mg/100g) and Oxalate (1.030±0.04 mg/100g) for soaked garri while unsoaked had HCN (3.46±0.070), Phytate (0.446±0.015 mg/100g), Tannins
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ABSTRACT The bar soap was produced using standard methods and the quality parameters were determined with the use of standard analytical procedures. The result of the study revealed the following: texture of the soap was (hard), foaming stability (stable), pH (10.0), time taken to dissolve (15 min. 25 sec.) and colour (green). While that of
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ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the phytochemical composition of Talinum triangulare. The sample was analyzed using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the presence of alkaloids in high amount; tannins, flavonoids, and phenol in moderate amounts; saponins and cyanogenic glycosides in trace amounts while terpenoids were absent. This suggests that
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ABSTRACT The phytochemical screening of scent leaves was carried out using standard analytical method. The result of this study revealed that Flavonoid, Tannins, Cynogenic glycoside, Alkaloid (when using Scent leave), were highly present (+++), while Alkaloid (Tannin test) were moderately present (++) and Saponins was present in trace amount (++). This result suggests that the
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ABSTRACT The phytochemicals screening of Emilia sonchifolia leaves was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed that saponins, tannins and cardiac glycosides (when using Salkowiski’s test) were highly present (+++), while alkaloids and cardiac glycosides (liebermans’s test) were moderately present (++) and flavonoids was present in trace amount (+). This
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