Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Anti-Nutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis)
ABSTRACT
This work elucidate the proximate
composition and anti-nutritional factors of fluted pumpkin pulp. This is with a
view at looking out its possibility to the usefulness of the pulp as a food
source. Proximate analysis carried out showed the following: Moisture 88%, Ash
1.22%, Fibre 1.84%, Ether extract 5%, Protein 2.82% and carbohydrate 1.12%.
From the result, it shows that the pulp is not a rich source of mineral and the
carbohydrate content which is low could not be used as a source of energy.
Anti nutrient evaluation showed Phytate Content at 38.4mg/lOOg, Oxalate
63ing/lOOg, Cyanide 2.73mg/lOOkg, Tannin 4.61mg/bOg, and Alkaloids 24mg/b0g
which were in excess dosage could be worrisome and can present a nutritional
problem when consumed. The potential for the utilization of the pulp is
possible in food system if something is done through processing to reduce the
anti-nutrient factors.
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OHAJA, M (2021). Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Anti-Nutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis) . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 06, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-anti-nutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2
MARYANN, OHAJA. "Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Anti-Nutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis) " Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 23 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-anti-nutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2. Accessed 06 Oct. 2024.
MARYANN, OHAJA. "Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Anti-Nutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis) ". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 23 Jul. 2021. Web. 06 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-anti-nutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2 >.
MARYANN, OHAJA. "Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Anti-Nutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis) " Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 06 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-anti-nutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2