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….

ABSTRACT The determination of the macro-mineral composition of Vernonia amygdalina was carried out using standard procedure. The result of the study revealed the following P (3.33±0.002), Na (2.26±1.26), Ca (3.11±0.004),  Mg (2.14±0.007) and K (7.25±0.006). This result revealed that Vernonia amygdalina contains important macro mineral elements. Phosphorus was the highest in concentration while magnesium was…

ABSTRACT The Ipomoea batata was collected from a farm in  Abiakpo Ikot Essien, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Standard analytical method were used in carrying out the analysis. The result of the analysis revealed the following: Pb (0.018±0.001 mg/100g), Cr (0.011±0.004 mg/100g), Cd (0.044±0.004 mg/100g), As (0.0095±0.0005 mg/100g), Hg (<0.001±0.000 mg/100g). This result identifies and…

ABSTRACT The determination of heavy metal in bore hole water from Ikot Akan, Ikot Abasi: Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State shows that borehole water contain lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), Arsenic (As) and Mercury (Hg), with the following concentrations:  0.0020±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0955±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0345±0.0003 mg/kg, 0.1155±0.0000, mg/kg and 0.0010±0.0000 mg/kg respectively. From the result, lead…