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ABSTRACT This study on phytochemical analysis of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) seed was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following; Saponin (2.776±0.049 mg/100g), Alkaloid (1.502±0.014 mg/100g), Flavonoid (4.280±0.042 mg/100g), Tannin (0.727±0.012 mg/100g) and HCN (0.473±0.054 mg/100g). most of the phytochemicals were present in small amount when compared with previous studies, their presence implies that the consumption of the plant will provide health benefits.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page    –         –         –         –        …

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ABSTRACT Fresh ripe fruit of Dennettia tripetala was obtained from Etinan L.G.A of Akwa Ibom State. The fresh fruit were separated, washed and sliced. They were sundried for days after which the were ground to powder form prior phytochemical analysis. The result obtained showed that flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids and HCN are present (+) the fruit, through in very trace form. As a result of this, consumption of the fruit should be encouraged due to it numerous health benefits and…

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ABSTRACT The analysis for the mineral  composition of Vernonia amydalina was carried out using standard analytical method. The result of analysis were as follow; Phophorus 21.00+ 0.01, Potassium 14.50 + 0.01, Magnesium 21.00 + 0.00, Sodium 15.15 + 0.11, Copper 4.30 +3.00, Iron 9.00 + 0.01, and Calcium 18.40 + 0.11. This reveal the sample is rich source of all the analyzed minerals element. Hence, it recommended that Vernonia amydalina leave should be used to enrich human nutrition.   TABLE…

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ABSTRACT This study was on micro mineral content of date fruit was carried out using standard analytical method. The result of the study revealed the following:  Manganese (0.539 ± 0.0176 mg/100g), Iron (1.319 ± 0.0042 mg/100g), Zinc (0.485 ± 0.0181 mg/100g), Copper (0.708 ± 0.0091 mg/100g) and Chromium 0.271 ± 0.0212 mg/100g). Date fruits are good source of essential elements. However, the concentration of each of the elements though lower than the WHO permissible limit.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title…

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ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the mineral element composition of Talinum triangulare leaves. Standard analytical method procedures were employed in analyzing the samples. The result of the study revealed the following: K (17.632±0.001 mg/100g), Mg (24.031±0.101 mg/100g), Ca (16.270±0.308 mg/100g), Na (32.098±0.072 mg/100g), P (57.649±0.112 mg/100g), Cu (2.330±0.002 mg/100g), Fe (3.127±0.0031 mg/100g), Mn (1.820±0.121 mg/100g) and Zn (0.978±0.001 mg/100g). the concentration of the mineral elements analyzed were below the recommended dietary allowance (RDA), this implies that the plant…

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ABSTRACT The study of Extraction of Oil from Tiger nut using two different methods [Mechanical and Chemical Methods] was done respectively and the results revealed that Moisture: 0.394 ± 0.0021 and 0.226 ± 0.0077, Fatty acid; 0.408 ± 0.0098 and 0.311 ± 0.0005, Impurity; 0.045 ± 0.0021 and 1.7025 ±  0.0106, Saponification; 206.765 ± 4.859 and 203.745 ± 0.7707, Extraction Efficiency; 41.555 ± 0.077 and 88.85 ± 0 .353, Iodine; 91.236 ± 0.0047 and 87.00 ± 0.466, Peroxide; 8.381 ±…

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ABSTRACT Dennettia tripetala fruits collected from Essien Udim L.G.A were studied for their proximate composition. Moisture, ash, crude fibre, carbohydrate, crude fat, crude protein and total available carbohydrate of ripe fruits dehull seed were determined. The percentage mean values for moisture, ash, crude fat, crude fibre, protein, carbohydrate of ripe whole fruit and dehull seeds were 15.06±0.81, 14.96±0.22, 11.32±0.71, 3.91±0.44, 0.23±0.01, 43.53±0.87. The results indicated that D. tripetala can be used as a raw material for various food products manufacturing…

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ABSTRACT This study on the macro-mineral composition of avocado pear was carried out using standard analytical method, the result of this study revealed the following. Calcium (Ca) (1.215±0.0084mg /100g), magnesium (Mg) (1.405±0.005mg/100g), potassium (K) (49.233±0.0035mg/100g), sodium (Na) (37.108±0.0056) and phosphorous (P)(69.404±0.0028). This result revealed that avocado pear contains important mineral element needed for proper functioning of the body, although they are not sufficient amount as such it is recommended that avocado pear should be used as supplement in order to…

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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the anti-nutritional factors of Heinsia crinita leaves. The sample was analyzed using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following; HCN (1.240±0.071 mg/100g), Tannin (07.125±0.078 mg/100g), Phytate (3.590±0.042 mg/100g) and oxalate (0.095±0.049 mg/100g). All the anti-nutrients detected were below the lethal dose. This implies that the consumption of the Heinsia crinita will not result in any toxicities from to antinutrients. Therefore, its consumption is recommended as a result…

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ABSTRACT The research work was on comparative analysis of vitamins contained in ripe and unripe Dinnetia tripetala fruit. The vitamins A and B was estimated spectrophotochemically. The analysis of vitamins A in ripe and unripe Dinnetia tripetala was 6.59±0.09 and 7.26±0.05. The vitamin B1 contained in ripe Dinnettia tripetala was 1.26±0.02 and unripe was 3.09±0.01. vitamin B2 contained in ripe and unripe Dinnetia tripetala was 3.22±0.3 and 4.06±0.04. vitamin B3 contained in ripe and unripe Dinnetia tripetala was 0.17±0.2 and…

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