Chemical Composition And Anti-Nutrient Properties Of Afrostyrax Lepidophyllus Spice Consumed In The South Eastern Part Of Nigeria:- Nwajiaku, Grace C
ABSTRACT
Though
undervalued, spices form an integral part of our diet because they determine
the taste, colour and preserving quality of foods. Their flavour, taste, and
colour enhances the organoleptic properties of food. However, not much research
studies have been made about their nutritional composition. This study
evaluated the proximate, vitamins, minerals and anti-nutrient compositions of
Afrostyrax lepidophylus spice. The spice was obtained from a market in Abia
State, Nigeria. Seeds of Afrostyrax lepidophylus spice was grounded into
powder. This ground powder was evaluated for proximate, vitamins and
anti-nutrient compositions using standard methods. The data obtained from the
evaluation was analysed for mean and standard deviation. The results from the
analysis showed that Afrostyrax lepidophylus spice contained 10.68% moisture,
7.95% protein, 4.76% fat, 2.42% Ash, 63.37% carbohydrate and 383.23 kcal
Energy. Afrostyrax lepidophyllus seeds powder contained 50.15mg/100g calcium,
2.77mg/100g of iron. The vitamin content of the spice was 5.87UI of
beta-carotene, 2.16mg/100g of Vitamin B1, 6.78mg/100g of Vitamin B2,
0.83mg/100g of vitamin B3, 6.47mg/100g of vitamin C and 36.26mg/100g of Vitamin
E. The anti-nutrient of Afrostyrax lepidophylus spice were 0.94% of oxalate,
0.45% of Phytate, 3.44% of tannins, 0.94% of saponins and 3.74% of alkaloids.
Afrostyrax lepidophylus spice is a rich source of macro and micro nutrients
with low anti-nutrients content.
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GRACE, C (2024). Chemical Composition And Anti-Nutrient Properties Of Afrostyrax Lepidophyllus Spice Consumed In The South Eastern Part Of Nigeria:- Nwajiaku, Grace C. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/chemical-composition-and-anti-nutrient-properties-of-afrostyrax-lepidophyllus-spice-consumed-in-the-south-eastern-part-of-nigeria-nwajiaku-grace-c-7-2
CHIDINMA, GRACE. "Chemical Composition And Anti-Nutrient Properties Of Afrostyrax Lepidophyllus Spice Consumed In The South Eastern Part Of Nigeria:- Nwajiaku, Grace C" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 04 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/chemical-composition-and-anti-nutrient-properties-of-afrostyrax-lepidophyllus-spice-consumed-in-the-south-eastern-part-of-nigeria-nwajiaku-grace-c-7-2. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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CHIDINMA, GRACE. "Chemical Composition And Anti-Nutrient Properties Of Afrostyrax Lepidophyllus Spice Consumed In The South Eastern Part Of Nigeria:- Nwajiaku, Grace C" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 25 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/chemical-composition-and-anti-nutrient-properties-of-afrostyrax-lepidophyllus-spice-consumed-in-the-south-eastern-part-of-nigeria-nwajiaku-grace-c-7-2