Chemistry

ABSTRACT The study was aimed at characterizing the chemical constituents of Costus igneus using FTIR. Standard analytical methods were used in the analysis of the samples. The result of this study revealed the presence of various functional groups. Which were primary amines, aliphatic amine alkanes aromatics carboxylic acids secondary amines, alcohols, and phenols. This shows […]

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the trace metal composition of Carica papaya leaves from a dumpsite at Idoro in Uyo L. G. A. Standard analytical method and flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer were used to analyze the samples. The result of the study revealed the following: Cd (0.662± 0.06mg/kg), Pb (0.256±0.02mg/kg), Ni

ABSTRACT This study was aim at determining the proximate composition of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit. The sample was collected from a local market (Urua Ator) in Ikot Ekpene L.G.A., and standard analytical methods were used to analyze the samples. The result of the study revealed the following; Moisture (20.52±0.05%), Ash (15.20±0.07%), crude fibre (20.95±0.15%), crude fat

ABSTRACT The proximate analysis of Tetrapluera tetraptera was carried out using standard procedure and the result of the analysis revealed the following, moisture 83.75±2.12, ash 12.75±2.12, crude protein 12.25±1.77, crude fibre 20.28±0.78, crude fat 5.57±0.65, carbohydrate 48.61±1.40, caloric value 29.53±5.24. the above result indicate that Tetrapluera tetraptera fruit is a good source of nutrient and

ABSTRACT The proximate analysis of Mucuna pruriens was analysed using the method of AOAC (1980). The caloric value was calculated from crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, carbohydrate, moisture and ash content. The result shows that  mucuna pruriens contain moisture 12.31±0.85, ash 31.09±0.127, crude fibre 11.69±0.092, crude fat 18.09±0.120, crude protein 2.20±0.040, carbohydrate 65.10±0.020. This

ABSTRACT Phytochemical study of the leaf of Talinum triangulare were carried out using standard analytical method. The results revealed that Alkaloid and Tannin were presence at moderate concentration. Flavonoids, Cardiac glycoside and Terpene were in Trace concentration and saponin was Much concentration. Hence, the leaf of Talinum triangulare can be used medicinally in the treatment

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical screening of Gongronema latifolium leaves which was carried out using standing analytical methods. The result of the study showed that ethanol is a better extractive solvent. The leaf of Gongronema latifolium is found to contain alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides and tannins. Furthermore, isolation, purification

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

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

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.