Nutrient Value Of Achara-Ukazi Soup Majorly Consumed Among Families In Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Abia State.:- Atulaegwu, Queen K
ABSRACT
Nigeria is a diverse society with various
cultural groups that each have their own traditional soups. These soups are
commonly eaten with dietary staples like cassava, yam. cocoyam. sweet potatoes,
plantain, and maize (Olayemi, 2013). These soups are a vital aspect of many
cultures' diets and provide essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and
seasonings. They also have significant cultural and medicinal importance.
However, there is limited knowledge about the nutrient value of indigenous
soups in the Isialangwa south local government area ofAbia State, which leads
to their neglect in meal planning. To address this issue, an experimental study
was conducted to determine the nutrient value ofthe Achara-Ukazi soup. The
study consisted offour steps: determining the proximate composition, mineral
and vitamin composition, anti-nutrient composition, and sensory properties. The
results showed that Achara-Ukazi soup is a nutritious food that can contribute
to a healthy diet. The soup is made from Achara and ukazi leaves, which are
rich in vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin A, C, and K, calcium, iron, and
potassium. Additionally, the soup is high in protein, and the minerals present
in Ukazi leaves are also beneficial for maintaining healthy bones and
preventing anemia.
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ATULAEGWU, A (2024). Nutrient Value Of Achara-Ukazi Soup Majorly Consumed Among Families In Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Abia State.:- Atulaegwu, Queen K. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 18, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrient-value-of-achara-ukazi-soup-majorly-consumed-among-families-in-isialangwa-south-local-government-area-abia-state-atulaegwu-queen-k-7-2
ATULAEGWU, ATULAEGWU. "Nutrient Value Of Achara-Ukazi Soup Majorly Consumed Among Families In Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Abia State.:- Atulaegwu, Queen K" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 04 Sep. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrient-value-of-achara-ukazi-soup-majorly-consumed-among-families-in-isialangwa-south-local-government-area-abia-state-atulaegwu-queen-k-7-2. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
ATULAEGWU, ATULAEGWU. "Nutrient Value Of Achara-Ukazi Soup Majorly Consumed Among Families In Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Abia State.:- Atulaegwu, Queen K". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 04 Sep. 2024. Web. 18 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrient-value-of-achara-ukazi-soup-majorly-consumed-among-families-in-isialangwa-south-local-government-area-abia-state-atulaegwu-queen-k-7-2 >.
ATULAEGWU, ATULAEGWU. "Nutrient Value Of Achara-Ukazi Soup Majorly Consumed Among Families In Isialangwa South Local Government Area, Abia State.:- Atulaegwu, Queen K" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 18 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/nutrient-value-of-achara-ukazi-soup-majorly-consumed-among-families-in-isialangwa-south-local-government-area-abia-state-atulaegwu-queen-k-7-2