scholarly journals Proximate and micronutrient compositions of four different cultivars of aubergine (Solanum melongena)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-142
Author(s):  
D. C. Ebiringa
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Solanum Aethiopicum ◽  
Wet Digestion ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D ◽  
Nutrient Compositions

Aubergine or Garden egg is a vegetable commonly chewed as such and served as kolanut within the southeast part of Nigeria. The aim of the study is to determine the proximate and micronutrient compositions of four different cultivars of aubergine (Solanum melongena). Four cultivars of aubergine, namely Solanum anguivi - A, Solanum aethiopicum (gilo group) - B, Solanum macrocarpon - C, and Solanum aethiopicum (kumba group) - D, were purchased from the Eke-ukwu market in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Proximate compositions were determined using the standard AOAC methods. Mineral determination was carried out by using methods incorporating wet digestion while Vitamins were determined by using specific methods appropriate for each vitamin. The proximate analysis results of the samples showed that moisture content ranged from 80.29% for sample C to 90.63% for sample B; fat ranged from 1.40 (sample A) to 4.00 (sample C); Ash: 0.52 - 0.76 (C - A); Protein: 3.94 - 8.31 (A - C); Crude fibre: 2.02 - 2.86 (C - A); Carbohydrate: 0.47 - 4.86 (B - C). The micro-nutrient compositions showed that vitamin A ranged from 475.18i.u. (sample B) to 528.06i.u. (sample A); Vitamin C: 908.6 - 2929.65 mg/100g (A - C); Calcium: 97.95 - 586.02ppm (D - A); Magnesium: 80.63 - 106.31ppm (B - A); Iron: 10.14 - 14.97ppm (C - A). The four cultivars of aubergine contained fair amounts of macronutrients in addition to the substantial amounts of micronutrients. In all, Solanum anguivi cultivar was the richest of the four in nutrient compositions, and, therefore, the most preferred.

scholarly journals Determination of Nutritional Composition of Ackee’s Apple Blighia sapida and Monkey Kola Cola millenii

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Oyetade Joshua Akinropo ◽  
Bello Lukman Abidemi ◽  
Adesiyan Blessing Adedayo
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mineral Analysis ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Fruit Samples

The proximate analysis of the fruit sample that homogenously sampled from the wild was taken and quartered to get appreciable weight fit for analysis. Due to it perishable nature the quartered sample for each of the fruit was stored in an air tight container and kept in the refrigerator at a temperature of about 4°C. For the determination of the nutritional composition, parameters which include their proximate, minerals, and vitamin C were quantitatively determined while the anti-nutrient composition were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. Compared to ackee’s apple, monkey cola was found to consist of 64.41% moisture content, 1.69% ash, 10.21% crude fibre, 1.25% crude fat, 4.44% crude fibre, 18.06% carbohydrates while ackee’s apple consist of 73.21% moisture, 1.49% ash, 9.38 % crude protein, 13.98% crude fat, 2.08% crude fibre, 0.86% carbohydrates and 4.45% of vitamin C. The mineral analysis for both samples was quantitatively determined using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The minerals determined for ackee’s apple and monkey cola were magnesium which was 1391.65 ppm, calcium 628.23 ppm, sodium 506.96 ppm, potassium 3976.14 ppm, iron 1.0 ppm, copper 5.00, zinc 4.00, cobalt 3.0 and phosphorus 2616.90 ppm the iron however, was not detected. Ackee’s apple on the other hand, consist of magnesium 498.01 ppm, calcium 478.56 ppm, sodium 398.80 ppm, potassium 4970.18 ppm, copper 2.00, zinc 5.00, cobalt 3.0 and phosphorus 373.84 ppm. The qualitative screening of the anti-nutrients revealed the absence of phenol from both fruit samples while tannins were present only in the monkey cola. The flavonoids, phytic acid and oxalate were quantitatively determined to be 1240 mg, 625 mg and 155 mg for Monkey kola and 640 mg, 340 mg and 65 mg for Ackee’s apple.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF STORAGE MATERIALS ON THE PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF TOMATO (Lycopersicon Esculentum) POWDER

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-206
Author(s):  
RUKAYAT OLADIPUPO ◽  
K. A. Yusuf ◽  
G. Salawu
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Aluminium Foil ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Storage Materials ◽  
Tomato Powder

The effect of storage materials on the quality of tomato powder was studied. Fresh, firm and matured red tomatoes were washed, sorted and sliced to a uniform thickness of 5mm. The sliced tomatoes were pre-treated by dipping in 1% calcium chloride (CaCl2) and 0.2% potassium metabislphite (KMS) solution for 10 minutes at room temperature. 200g each of the sample was dried at temperatures of 600C until equilibrium moisture content was attained. The dried tomatoes were ground into powder and stored in Black polyethylene [BPE], White polyethylene [WPE], and Laminated Aluminium Foil [LAF] pouches for 6 weeks. The moisture content, crude protein, crude fibre, fat, total ash, and vitamin C of the tomato powder were determined using the method prescribed by AOAC. The carotene contents were determined by HPLC. The proximate analysis was repeated after 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6weeks of storage.  There was an increase in moisture content and ash content after 6 weeks of storage while a decrease in value of protein, fat and vitamin C content occurred after the storage period. All the parameters measured were best retained by the laminated aluminium foil (LAF) compared to black polyethylene (BPE) and white polyethylene (WPE) packaging material for the entire period of the study.

scholarly journals Subphenotypes in Patients with Septic Shock Receiving Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, and Thiamine: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Won-Young Kim ◽  
Jae-Woo Jung ◽  
Jae Chol Choi ◽  
Jong Wook Shin ◽  
Jae Yeol Kim
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
White Blood Cell ◽  
Blood Cell Count ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D

This study aimed to identify septic phenotypes in patients receiving vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine using temperature and white blood cell count. Data were obtained from septic shock patients who were also treated using a vitamin C protocol in a medical intensive care unit. Patients were divided into groups according to the temperature measurements as well as white blood cell counts within 24 h before starting the vitamin C protocol. In the study, 127 patients included who met the inclusion criteria. In the cohort, four groups were identified: “Temperature ≥37.1 °C, white blood cell count ≥15.0 1000/mm3” (group A; n = 27), “≥37.1 °C, <15.0 1000/mm3” (group B; n = 30), “<37.1 °C, ≥15.0 1000/mm3” (group C; n = 35) and “<37.1 °C, <15.0 1000/mm3” (group D; n = 35). The intensive care unit mortality rates were 15% for group A, 33% for group B, 34% for group C, and 49% for group D (p = 0.051). The temporal improvement in organ dysfunction and vasopressor dose seemed more apparent in group A patients. Our results suggest that different subphenotypes exist among sepsis patients treated using a vitamin C protocol, and clinical outcomes might be better for patients with the hyperinflammatory subphenotype.

scholarly journals Proximate Analysis of Some Selected Infant Formula Sold in Makurdi Metropolis

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ogochukwu Augustina Onuorah ◽  
Rufus Sha'ato ◽  
Okeke Rufina Obioma ◽  
Adegoke Abiodun Adebimpe ◽  
Adekola Omololu Atanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Infant Formula ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
North Central ◽  
Infant Formulae ◽  
North Bank ◽  
Commercial Baby Food

Infant formula is a synthetic version of mother’s milk and belongs to a class of food materials known as dairy substitutes. This study was designed to evaluate the proximate composition of some selected infant formula sold in Makurdi metropolis. Six (6) different brands of infant formula samples were purchased from the major markets, Wadata market and North bank market Makurdi Benue State, North Central Nigeria. The six different brands comprise of three (3) infant milk formulae and three (3) infant cereal formulae. Samples on some Selected Infant Formulae were analysed in the laboratory for proximate composition and the data were subjected to Analysis of Variance to rank the significant differences in means. There were significantly different (P<0.05) across the selected infant formulae sample for moisture, ash, crude protein, crude fate, crude fibre and carbohydrates. The result shows that FRISOGOLD significantly (P<0.05) has the highest moisture content (11.60%) with cowbell having the lowest (2.45%) while the ash content of cowbell was found to be the highest compared to other formulae. In conclusion, the commercial baby food samples (MYBOY, NAN and cowbell) have a low moisture content which suggests an asset as this prolongs the shelf life and also inhibits microbial activity on these products thereby preventing spoilage.

scholarly journals Histological Assessment on Cadmium Induced Liver Damage Following Oral Administration of Moringa oleifera Oil and Anarcardium occidentale Nuts Oil in Wistar Rats

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
O. D. Omotoso ◽  
S. A. Adelakun ◽  
O. O. Oyewo ◽  
B. T. Adediran
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Central Vein ◽  
Group A ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Oil ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D

Background: Cadmium is a human carcinogen element and one of the most toxic pollutants in the environment. Present study aims at histomorphological study of some of the effects of Moringa oleifera oil and cashew (Anarcardium occidentale) nuts oil on Cadmium-induced liver damage in wistar rats. Methods: Thirty-five Wistar rats (80-180 g) were randomly selected and divided into seven groups of five rats each after acclimatization for two weeks. Group A which served as control received phosphate buffer, Group B received Cadmium only (3.5 mg/kg body weight). Group C received Vitamin C and Vitamin E; Group D received Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Cadmium. Group E received Cadmium and Moringa oleifera oil, Group F received Cadmium and Cashew nut oil and Group G received Cadmium (3.5 mg/kg body weight) and Moringa oleifera oil and Cashew (Anarcardium occidentale) nut oil. Results: Histological examination revealed normal histo-architecture of the liver, the central vein and the hepatocytes were seen clearly and there was orderly arrangement of the hepatocytes in Group A (control group). In group B, there was enlarged portal vein and there was distorted arrangement of the hepatocytes. In group C, the hepatocytes and the central vein were seen. In group D, the central vein and hepatocytes were seen though not orderly arranged. In groups E, F and G, there was restoration of the hepatocytes and the central vein was seen. Conclusion: This therefore suggests that Moringa oleifera oil and Cashew (Anarcardium occidentale) nut oil have ameliorative effects which led to the restoration of the damaged and distorted hepatocytes.

scholarly journals Diversity in proximate analysis of tubers of some African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) (Hochst Ex. A. Rich.) Harms (Fabaceae) accessions

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1787-1793
Author(s):  
T.E. Konyeme ◽  
B.L. Nyananyo ◽  
F.B.G. Tanee
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Clustering Analysis ◽  
Mineral Content ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
African Yam Bean ◽  
Livestock Feeds ◽  
Proximate And Mineral Composition

This study was carried out to determine the proximate and mineral composition of fresh tubers of 17 African Yam Bean (AYB) accessions. Standard analytical procedures were adopted in the determination of bioactive compounds in the tubers of the different accessions. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics, principal component and clustering analysis. Ash content ranged between 4.59-9.99%, Carbohydrate (46.59-66.52%), Crude fibre (6.93-12.13), Fat (1.06-4.04%), Moisture content ranged between 11.36-21.91% and Protein (4.91-14.50%). The range of mineral content evaluated were: Calcium (1.53-5.82), Copper (10.59-44.93), Iron (63.52-240.48), Magnesium (0.59-2.26), Manganese (42.25-160.01), Nitrogen (0.75-2.23%), Potassium (1.34-5.08), Sodium (0.05-0.22) and Zinc (28.24-106.93. The proximate variables in the tubers significantly (P<0.05) distinguished the 17 AYB accessions. Three distinct clusters were visible. The seven accessions in cluster I had the highest protein, carbohydrate and moisture content. Cluster II had the least mineral content. Accessions with the highest fat and mineral content were grouped in cluster III. Food, nutritional and medicinal values inherent in AYB tubers is high and promising, its utilization in human and livestock feeds is greatly encourage. Keywords: Accessions, African yam bean, diversity, proximate analysis, tubers

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN UMBI BENGKUANG (Pachyrrhizus erosus l urban) TERHADAP JUMLAH PIGMEN MELANIN KULIT MENCIT (Mus musculus) YANG DIPAPARKAN SINAR MATAHARI

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Fitrah I H ◽  
Poppy M. Lintong ◽  
Lily L. Loho
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Melanin Pigment ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Experimental Laboratory ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D

Abstract: Exposure to sunlight causes melanocytes activity increased so as to increase the production of melanin pigment. Yam (Pachyrrhizus erosus l urban ) contains vitamin C and starch that are opaque can be used to protect the skin from sun exposure. This study aimed to determine the effect of yam tubers to the amount of melanin pigment of skin of mice exposed to sunlight. The method used in this study is an experimental laboratory to the subject of 20 mice were divided into 4 groups. A group is a negative control, B group mice were given exposure to the sun for 20 days. C group mice jicama juice smeared then exposed to sunlight for 20 days, group D mice exposed to sunlight and then stopped after 20 days followed by administration of yam 10 days. The results of group A has an average number of pigment 7, group B 89.5, group C 36, and group D 7,5. In conclusion exposure to sunlight increases the amount of melanin pigment and giving yam decreases the amount of melanin pigment.Keywords: sunlight, yam, melanin pigmentAbstrak: Paparan sinar matahari menyebabkan aktivitas melanosit meningkat sehingga dapat menambah produksi pigmen melanin. Bengkuang (Pachyrrhizus erosus l urban) mengandung vitamin C dan pati yang bersifat opaque dapat dimanfaatkan untuk melindungi kulit dari paparan sinar matahari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian umbi bengkuang terhadap jumlah pigmen melanin kulit mencit yang dipaparkan sinar matahari. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah experimental laboratorik dengan subjek 20 ekor mencit yang terbagi dalam 4 kelompok. Kelompok A merupakan kontrol negatif, kelompok B mencit diberi paparan sinar matahari selama 20 hari. Kelompok C mencit dioleskan jus bengkuang lalu dipaparkan sinar matahari selama 20 hari, kelompok D mencit dipaparkan sinar matahari lalu dihentikan setelah 20 hari dilanjutkan dengan pemberian bengkuang 10 hari. Hasilnya kelompok A memiliki jumlah pigmen rata-rata 7, kelompok B 89,5, kelompok C 36, dan kelompok D 7,5. Kesimpulannya paparan sinar matahari meningkatkan jumlah pigmen melanin dan pemberian bengkuang menurunkan jumlah pigmen melanin.Kata kunci: sinar matahari, bengkuang, pigmen melanin

scholarly journals Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Cookies Produced by Partial Substitution of Margarine with Avocado (Persia americana) Pulp

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
P. A. Adie ◽  
D. E. Enenche ◽  
T. M. Atsen ◽  
C. O. Ikese
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Overall Acceptability

The production and determination of the nutritional properties of cookies produced by partial substitution of margarine with avocado pear pulp was studied. Well cleaned avocado pear was blended into paste and used to substitute margarine in the prepared cookies. The ratio of avocado pear pulp substituted was 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%. The substituted products and the control (100% margarine) were subjected to physicochemical and sensory evaluation. The results of the proximate analysis showed that the protein content ranged from 6.93% -7.83% with sample A having the highest protein content and fat content. Moisture content and ash content of samples were seen to be higher in sample E (50:50 ratio). Sample A had the least value of moisture, ash and crude fibre with moisture content of 11.13%, ash content of 1.40% and crude fibre value of 0.29%, while sample E  recorded the least value of crude fat  (16.00%). The carbohydrate content was recorded to be higher in sample C. The physical properties showed that cookies made with higher avocado pear pulp had less thickness compared to the control cookies. The sensory evaluation results showed that sample A had the highest values of 8.05%, 7.85% and 7.95% for appearance, taste and aroma respectively while sample E (50:50 ratio) had the least values in crunchiness, taste and aroma. The overall acceptability of the results showed that sample A recorded the highest value but not significantly different (p<0.05) from sample B (80:20 margarine avocado). The research concluded that the partial substitution of avocado improved the nutritional value of the cookies by lowering the saturated fat content.

scholarly journals Nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of processed crayfish (Atya gabonensis) from river Benue, Nigeria.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Micheal Iwar ◽  
Comfort Msurshima Amu
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Nutrient Composition ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Mineral Concentrations

The species of crayfish  identified as (Atya gabonensis) along River Benue Nigeria and were captured and analyzed for nutrient and antinutrient content including, proximate composition (crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, ash, and moisture content), as well as vitamin A, Vitamin B components, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, vitamin E, Vitamin K and select mineral concentrations. Additionally, some important antinutrients in crayfish were also examined. The proximate composition showed that moisture content was (9.54%), protein was (7.46%), Crude fibre was (5.60%), fat was (1.57%) and ash was (2.47%) respectively. This was found to be rich in protein and considerably high amount of moisture content. The anti-nutrient composition analysis revealed the presence of Saponin (0.471mg/100g), Alkaloid (3.905mg/100g), flavonoid (0.675mg/100g), tannin (0.017mg/100g), Phytate (0.060mg/100g), Oxalate (0.005mg/100g) and others, all of which are below toxic level. For mineral and vitamin compositions, potassium was significantly (P>0.05) higher than iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus while vitamin C was (4.920mg/100g) which is higher than all other vitamins evaluated. Based on these findings crayfish (Atya gabonensis) is recommended for consumption and for further investigation as a potential raw material for the  pharmaceutical industry.Keywords: Atya gabonensis, Nutrient, Anti nutrient, River Benue,composition

scholarly journals Nutrient Composition and Microbiological Evaluation of Vended Street Foods in Parts of Lagos State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Oyet Gogomary Israel ◽  
Chibor Bariwere Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
High Carbohydrate ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Total Fungi ◽  
Total Bacteria

The presence of microbiological pathogens and proximate composition of vended street foods (VSF) in parts of Lagos State were investigated. The experiment was conducted along 3 local government areas of Lagos State (Marina, Apapa and Yaba) using two factorial design. Eight VSF products investigated were roasted (plantain, fish, yam, corn), suya, meat pie, egg roll and doughnuts, purchased from parts of Lagos State. The result for proximate analysis of VSF sourced from Marina, Yaba and Apapa showed that moisture content ranged from 4.81% to 28.56% for Suya from Yaba and roasted plantain from Apapa. Moisture content of roasted plantain from Apapa was significantly different (P<0.05) and higher than those from Yaba and Marina. Moisture content of roasted plantain, roasted fish, suya, meat pie and doughnut from the three different stations (Marina, Yaba and Apapa) were significantly different (P<0.05) with respect to food type. Ash, fat, protein, crude fibre and carbohydrate content ranged from 1.15% – 4.66%, 0.40% – 24.54%, 0.08 – 54.45%, 0.10 – 6.85% and 47.60 – 88.99%, respectively. Significantly higher protein value of 54.45% was seen in suya from Yaba. Suya samples from Apapa (SMA) gave high crude fibre of 6.85% while significantly (P<0.05) high carbohydrate of 88.99%, 87.85% and 87.51% were seen in roasted yam samples from Marina, Apapa and Yaba. Total bacteria count ranged from 3.05 log10CFU/g as seen in egg roll from Apapa to 3.83 log10CFU/g as noticed in roasted fish from Yaba. Total Fungi count ranged from 2.00 log10CFU/g – 2.60 log10CFU/g. Fungi load in roasted (plantain, fish and yam) sourced from Apapa were significantly (P<0.05) higher than those from Marina and Yaba. The energy value ranged from 255.27kcal/100g to 456.90kcal/100g, with suya sourced from Marina and Yaba were significantly different (P<0.05). The presence of high Bacteria and Fungi load in vended foods requires the attention of public health officers.

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