Proximate compostion of various shea nut kernels

  • A. A. Warra Department of Biochemistry, Kebbi State University of Science & Technology, PMB 1144, Aliero,
  • Ukpanukpong, R.U. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji- Arakeji, Osun State
  • Chibuzor, E Kebbi State University of Science & Technology, Aliero
Keywords: Sheanut kernel, proximate, Quality, nutrition, health

Abstract

The proximate analysis carried out on shea nut kernel samples obtained from Illo . Kwanga and,  Kwere areas of Kebbi state  revealed  the following; Crude protein (g/100g)DM;  9.040.13­­­­­b, 10.000.18a and 10.2  0.40c respectively,  Moisture Content(g/100g) FP; 6.67 2.89a,  8.33  2.89a and 6.33 3.21a respectively, Ash Content (g/100g) DM; 4.00  1.73a, 5.67 1.15a and 6.33  3.40a respectively. Crude Lipid content (g/100g) DM; 2.28 0.39a, 1.48  0.18bc and 2.10  0.07b  respectively, Crude Fibre  (g/100g)DM; 0.50  0.14a, 0.33 0.04a and 0.45 0.35a respectively. Total Carbohydrate (g/100g) DM; 77.644.26ab, 74.29  1.66c, 78.54 4.58a respectively. The results showed adequate nutrients for both nutrition and health benefits.

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Published
2016-03-14
Issue
Vol 2 No 5 (2016): JABBR
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Original Articles

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