Nutritional composition of the African locust bean ( Parkia biglobosa ) fruit pulp

Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of the African locust bean ( Parkia biglobosa ) 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...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nigerian food journal 2007-11, Vol.25 (1)
Hauptverfasser:	Gernah, D. I, Atolagbe, M.O, Echegwo, C.C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Nutritional, anti-nutritional contents, toxins, African locust bean, fruit pulp
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Zusammenfassung:	Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of the African locust bean ( Parkia biglobosa ) 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.
ISSN:	0189-7241 0189-7241
DOI:	10.4314/nifoj.v25i1.33669