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…

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…

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….

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…