Proximate Composition, Mineral Elements and Anti-Nutritional Factors of Anisopus mannii N.E.Br. (Asclepiadaceae)

This study aimed to determine the effect of different processing methods on the proximate composition and anti-nutritional factors of Dolichos lablab beans (Lablab purpureus) of Kenya. The seeds of KAT/DL-2 variety,sourced from Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation, Katumani Dryland Research Station were sorted, then subjected to different processing methods (soaking, cooking and germination). The samples were analysed for proximate composition, tannins, phytates and trypsin inhibitory activity. The results showed a significant increase (2.0%) in crude protein content for germinated lablab beans while carbohydrates content was high in cooked samples. The variety KAT/DL-2 had high levels of phytates; 723.6 mg/100g and tannins 330.3mg/100g and trypsin inhibitor activity 1.3mg/100g. Cooking achieved the highest reduction of anti-nutrients with 88% reduction in TIU. The results revealed that the anti-nutrients in lablab beans can be reduced using different methods of processing. However, there is need to investigate the effect of combined methods on the nutrients and anti-nutrients.

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Effects of Soaking Followed by Hydrothermal Processing on Proximate Composition and Mineral Elements of Cassia hirsutta: An Underutilised Hard-to-Cook Legume

Pakistan Journal of Nutrition ◽

10.3923/pjn.2019.761.769 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (8) ◽

pp. 761-769

Author(s):

Moses Ayodele Oj ◽

Beatrice I.O. Ade-Omoway

Keyword(s):

Proximate Composition ◽

Mineral Elements ◽

Hydrothermal Processing

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Nutritional and anti-nutrient composition of Karaya gum tree (Sterculia setigera) seed: a potential fish feed ingredient

Journal of Fisheries ◽

10.17017/jfish.v2i3.2014.39 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 151 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kehinde Moruff Adelakun ◽

Moshood Keke Mustapha ◽

Damilare Ibukun Ogundiwin ◽

Ambrose A Ihidero

Keyword(s):

Proximate Composition ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Mineral Elements ◽

Fish Feed ◽

Fish Diet ◽

Mineral Contents ◽

Plant Seed ◽

Mean Values ◽

Tropical Plant ◽

Karaya Gum

The nutritional and anti-nutritive composition of Karaya gum tree (Sterculia setigera) seed collected from Federal College of Wildlife Management estate, New Bussa, Nigeria was evaluated from October to December, 2013 with the aim of providing data that will guide the effective utilization and inclusion of this under exploited tropical plant seed in fish feed formulation. The seeds were washed, dried, grounded and analyzed for the proximate composition, vitamin and mineral contents as well as the anti-nutritive factors using standard procedures. The result showed that the mean values for the proximate composition were: moisture 5.20%, ash 3.95%, fat 26.03%, fiber 6.15%, protein 13.39% and carbohydrate 45.27%. The plant also contained vitamins and relatively adequate essential mineral elements of nutritional importance of macro elements such as calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium and micro elements of iron, manganese, zinc and copper. Some anti-nutritional factor such as; alkaloids, phytate, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, steroids and trace of oxalate were also found in the plant, but their composition will pose no serious nutritional problem if well processed before its inclusion in fish diet and could therefore be a cheap source of raw materials for the fortification applications in various fish feed formulations.

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Proximate Analysis and Antinutritional Factors of Water Melon Seeds (Citrullus lenatus)

International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review ◽

10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i830285 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 41-47

Author(s):

H. B. Zainab ◽

U. I. Aminu ◽

I. Mustapha ◽

S. T. Adam

Keyword(s):

Moisture Content ◽

Proximate Composition ◽

Citrullus Lanatus ◽

The Body ◽

Flowering Plant ◽

Moderate Amount ◽

Nutritional Factors ◽

Standard Procedures ◽

Melon Seeds ◽

Water Melon

Water melon (citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is- rich in an amino - acid called citrulline and may help move blood through the body and widely used as flavouring agent and also contributes substantially towards obtaining a balanced diet. This research was aimed to evaluate the proximate and anti nutritional factors of the plant to ensure human and animal food security. The proximate composition was done by soxhlet extraction, AOAC, Kjeldhal and other standard procedures while anti nutrients were analysed using standard procedures. The results of the research revealed the proximate composition of the water melon seeds such as moisture content, crude protein, lipids, ash content, crude fibre and carbohydrate. Low moisture content (5.20±0.003) high proteins (17.844±0.012) and lipids (18.208± 0.004) with others detected in moderate amount was obtained. Anti - nutritional factors such as oxalate, phytate, cyanide, nitrate, and tannin were also analyzed which revealed low oxalate content (0.005± 0.003) with moderate amount of phytate (4.366±0141), nitrate (47.309±0.539) and cyanide (41.510±0.138). Therefore water melon seeds might be vital in maintaining an optimum nutritional status to avoid malnutrition, morbidity or mortality.

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The impact of processing methods on chemical composition, mineral bioavailability and functional properties of Nigerian-grown cashew flour

International Journal of Food Studies ◽

10.7455/ijfs.v8i1.495 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Makinde Folasade Maria ◽

Joel Ifeoluwa Hannah

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Functional Properties ◽

Mineral Elements ◽

Time Duration ◽

Processing Methods ◽

Nutritional Factors ◽

Mineral Bioavailability ◽

Mineral Concentrations ◽

The Impact ◽

Range Test

In this study, the effect of processing methods on the nutritional quality and functional properties of cashew (Anacardium occidentale Linn) kernels were investigated. The kernels were soaked, autoclaved, roasted or germinated at varying time duration; raw kernel served as control. The samples were analysed for chemical, mineral bioavailability and functional properties. Data was subjected to analysis of variance and means were separated by the Duncan multiple range test. The result of chemical composition analyses revealed that raw cashew kernels contained 3.55±0.08% moisture, 21.3±0.05% protein, 45.0±0.15% fat, 2.53±0.02% fibre, 1.59±0.02% ash, 26.1±0.01% carbohydrate, 521.75 Kcal/g energy, 2210.09±0.02mg/kg calcium, 1712.54±0.03mg/kg magnesium, 60.04±0.01 mg/kg iron and 36.74±0.02mg/kg zinc. Tannin, phytate and oxalate concentrations in the raw cashew kernel were 10.14±0.03 mg/kg, 99.30±0.02mg/kg and 11.03±0.03mg/kg respectively. Increased fat, ash and fibre levels were noted for treated samples compared to raw kernels. Mineral concentrations were increased significantly by various treatments compared to raw kernel; however, germination resulted in the highest increase of mineral content. A reduction trend was observed in phytate, oxalate and tannin concentrations in the treated samples with respect to increased processing time. Consequently, various treatments influenced the bioavailability of mineral elements. Treated samples exhibited significant differences in loose and packed bulk densities, water and oil absorption capacities when compared to raw kernels. Germination shows potential to generate not only much needed nutrients in cashew for human development, but also improved bioavailability of nutrients and functionality compared to other processing methods. This approach can used in Community Nutrition and Emergency Feeding Programmes, in developing countries, where the consequence of anti-nutritional factors may worsen the incidence of malnutrition and disease.

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Quantitative determination of water soluble vitamins, minerals and proximate compositions of three varieties of beans in Bauchi State Nigeria

Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences ◽

10.4314/gjpas.v25i2.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 123-133

Author(s):

Z.S. Mohammed ◽

A.I. Matinja ◽

H Tijjani ◽

A Abdullahi ◽

M.A. Dangambo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Glycine Max ◽

Quantitative Determination ◽

Vigna Unguiculata ◽

Proximate Composition ◽

Vitamin B1 ◽

Mineral Elements ◽

Water Soluble ◽

World Health ◽

Health Organization

The quantitative determination of water soluble vitamins, minerals and proximate compositions of three varieties of beans in Bauchi State, Nigeria, was carried out in this study. Three varieties of beans which includes one of the most commonly consumed species of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) locally called Kanannade, the least consumed (most rare) specie of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) locally called gayan-gayan and soybean (Glycine max) locally called waken soya found in Bauchi State, Nigeria were analysed. Results for the determination of the proximate composition shows that soybean (Glycine max) among three different samples had the highest protein content (34.21 %), ash content (3.11 %), Crude fat (25.30 %). While Cowpea (kanannade) has the highest Carbohydrate content (58.04 %) and Cowpea (gayan-gayan) has the highest Moisture contents (12.43 %) respectively. Soya bean has the highest contents of vitamin (B1, B3, and B6) for the three water soluble vitamins analysed although the values obtained were less than the recommended dietary allowance recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the Mineral composition of the two species of cowpea beans (Vigna unguiculata), and soybean analysed, soybean had the highest content of most of the mineral elements. The concentration of potassium was found to be very much higher than all the other mineral elements that were determined in all the samples. The results from this analysis shows that the three varieties of beans analyzed were found to be rich in minerals and highly nutritious.Keywords: Vigna unguiculata, Glycine max, vitamins, minerals and proximate composition

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