Fruits and Vegetables

Desai, B. B.; Salunkhe, D. K.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-2039-9_4

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“…Similar results have been recorded by Ajayi et al [22] and Asaolu et al [18]. High amount of moisture in crops makes them vulnerable to microbial attack, hence, spoilage [23]. The crude fiber and ash contents of uziza leaves were evidently higher than that of uziza seeds.…”

Section: Proximate Composition Of the Leaves And Seeds Of Uziza (Pipesupporting

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Comparative Study on the Nutrient and Antinutrient Composition of the Seeds and Leaves of Uziza (Piper Guineense)

Ojinnaka¹,

Odimegwu²,

Chidiebere³

2016

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Section: Proximate Composition Of the Leaves And Seeds Of Uziza (Pipesupporting

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Comparative Study on the Nutrient and Antinutrient Composition of the Seeds and Leaves of Uziza (Piper Guineense)

Ojinnaka¹,

Odimegwu²,

Chidiebere³

2016

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“…This value was higher than the results reported in other similar works of Christian et al (2019), who reported the moisture content of sesame seeds as 6.21±2.41% but lower than the moisture content values of Chrysophyllum albidum seed endosperms (30.3%) by Egbuonu et al (2020). High amount of moisture in crops exposed them to microbial attack (Desai and Salunkhe, 1991) thereby reducing the durability or storage capability of the seed, hence spoilage (Enyoh et al, 2017). The value of dry matter in this study was 91.44 ± 0.02%, which was similar to that of Helianthus annus L. seeds ((94.18 ± 0.74) reported by Devshree et al (2017) and also lower than that of the seed endosperm of Chrysophyllum albidum reported by Egbuonu et al (2020).…”

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Chemical Composition and in vitro Antioxidant Properties of Hexane and Methanol Extract of Sesamum indicum Seeds Obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria

Ukpabi-Ugo,

Anosike,,

Chukwuma

2023

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The chemical composition and in vitro properties of hexane and methanol extract of Sesamum indicum seeds (SIS) obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria were evaluated. The proximate analysis of the ground seed showed the presence of moisture content (8.56 ± 0.02%), dry matter (91.44 ± 0.02%), ash content (5.70 ± 0.01%), crude protein (19.37 ± 0.08%), crude fiber (6.34 ± 0.03%), fat (52.77 ± 0.02%) and carbohydrates (7.26 ± 0.14%). Phytochemical analysis of both extracts showed the presence of oxalate, hydro cyanide, alkaloids, tannins, total flavonoids, phenol, steroids and terpenes. Flavonoids and phenol contents were higher in both extracts. The flavonoid and phenol concentrations of hexane and methanol extracts were 24.79 ± 0.01 and 25.27 ± 0.02 mg/100 g, 24.32 ± 0.02 mg/100 g and 18.66 ± 0.04 mg/100g, respectively. Hydrogen cyanide was found in lowest concentration in both extracts. Vitamins analysis showed that vitamin E had the highest composite for hexane and methanol extract. Vitamin E concentration was 3.44 ± 0.01 mg/100g and 2.95± 0.02mg/100g respectively while vitamin B6 (0.01 ± 0.00 mg/100g) and vitamin B1 (0.03 ± 0.00 mg/100g) were found in lowest concentration respectively. The mineral analysis showed that potassium (43.33 ± 0.04 and 27.46 ± 0.02 mg/100g) had the highest concentration for methanol and hexane extract, respectively. The results of the DPPH activity of methanol and hexane extract of S. indicum seeds indicated that the activity of the extract were all significantly (p<0.05) lower than the values for ascorbic acid (standard) across all concentrations. However, the DPPH activity of hexane extract indicated that there was no activity in the tested concentrations below100 µg/mL. The result of the FRAP of methanol and hexane extract of SIS showed that there was no activity at the concentrations of 100 µg/ml and 400 µg/ml respectively. However, the activity observed at concentrations above 100 µg/ml and 400 µg/ml were all significantly (p<0.05) lower than the same concentration in ascorbic acid. This result implies that hexane and methanol extract of S. indicum seeds possess nutritional and pharmacological value and can be a rich source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidative supplement.

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