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Nigerian Food Journal
Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology
ISSN: 0189-7241
Vol. 25, No. 1, 2007, pp. 190-196 		Bioline Code: nf07020
Full paper language: English
Document type: Short Communication
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Nigerian Food Journal, Vol. 25, No. 1, 2007, pp. 190-196

 en Nutritional composition of the African locust bean ( Parkia biglobosa check for this species in other resources ) fruit pulp
Gernah, D. I; Atolagbe, M.O. & Echegwo, C.C.

Abstract

Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of the African locust bean ( Parkia biglobosa check for this species in other resources ) fruit pulp were determined using standard methods. Results showed a moisture content of 8.41%, protein 6.56%, fat 1.80%, crude fibre 11.75%, ash. 4.18% and carbohydrate of 67.30%. Sugar content was found to be 9.00 °Brix; total caroteniods, 49,175ug/ 100g and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) of 191.20mg/100g. Anti-nutritional factors/toxins analyzes showed a phytic acid content of 60.00mg/ l00g; crude saponins, 17.80mg/ 100g; tannins, 81.00mg/100g; total phenols, 204.60mg/ 100g and hydrocyanic acid (HCN) content of 17.30mg/ 100g.

Keywords
Nutritional, anti-nutritional contents, toxins, African locust bean, fruit pulp.

 
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