Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Antinutritional 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.
Antinutrient evaluation showed Phytate Content at 38.4mg/100g, Oxalate 63mg/100g,
Cyanide 2.73mg/100kg, Tannin 4.61mg/100g, and Alkaloids 24mg/100g 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 antinutrient
factors.
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OHAJA, M (2021). Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Antinutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis). Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-antinutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2
MARYANN, OHAJA. "Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Antinutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis)" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 13 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-antinutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
MARYANN, OHAJA. "Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Antinutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis)". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 13 Aug. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-antinutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2 >.
MARYANN, OHAJA. "Preliminary Investigation Of The Proximate Composition And Antinutritional Factors Of Fluted Pumpkin Pulp (Telfaria Occidentalis)" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 25 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/preliminary-investigation-of-the-proximate-composition-and-antinutritional-factors-of-fluted-pumpkin-pulp-telfaria-occidentalis-7-2