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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 of fat, ash, carbohydrate and energy. Therefore, the researcher recommends that banana peel could be used as sources of dietary energy and have values that…

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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 from this study provide a comprehensive understanding of the chemical composition of the plant and may be responsible for the use of this plant in…

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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 plantain, crude fibre and moisture content were significantly higher in boiled plantain when compared to the raw and roasted plantain. Therefore, either of the two…

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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 Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of contents CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Background of the study 1.2     Aim and objectives 1.3     Scope…

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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. Meanwhile, this product can be used for production and maintenance of fabrics.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Certification          –         –         –         –         –         –         –        …

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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 (0.674±0.016 mg/100) and oxalates (1.901±0.014 mg/100g). The concentrations of the antinutrient were below the lethal dose in both samples. Which implies that the garri is…

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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 the canoe soap was hard, very stable, 9.0, 16min 34 sec., and brown respectively. The chemical characteristic of the soap produced was comparable with that…

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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 the plant can be a good source of various phytochemicals for medicinal purposes.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page –            –         –         –         –         –        …

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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 plant could serve as an important agent for the management and treatment of disease. The use of the plant for the antimicrobial and diuretic is…

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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 result suggest that the plant could serve as an important agent for the management and treatment of diseases. The use of the plant for the…

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