Nutritive And Energy Values Of Some Wild Fruit Spices In Southeastern Nigerian.

This study presents the results of analysis of seeds/fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, Tetrapluera tetraptera and Piper guineense for their nutrients and energy values. Results revealed wide variations and significant differences (P< 0.05) in proximate composition among the three plants studied. The mean concentrations of estimated dry matter and available carbohydrates were 26.94±0.09, 69.46±0.48 and 16.66 0.74% and 60.09±1.19, 77.12±0.09 and 43.55±0.83% for Xylopia aethiopica, Tetrapluera tetraptera and Piper guineense, respectively. The studied plants also contained relatively high crude protein-13.08±0.11% for Xylopia aethiopica, 10.69±0.98% for Tetrapluera tetraptera and 18.46±0.18% for Piper guineese but very low crude fat and ash contents in Xylopia aethiopica and Tetrapluera tetraptera. The results also revealed low energy and vitamin contents. Mineral compositions of the plants understudy

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Author GS Effiong, TO Ibia, US Udofia
Maintainer Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural & Food Chemistry
Version 2009
Last Updated April 4, 2024, 07:47 (UTC)
Created April 4, 2024, 07:43 (UTC)
Issue 8
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