PROXIMATE, PHYTOCHEMICAL AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF AFRICAN PEAR (DACRYODES EDULIS) LEAF MEAL

E. J.  Udombon; E. I.  Evans; G. I.  Christopher

doi:10.51791/njap.vi.8423

Auteurs

E. J. Udombon Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State
E. I. Evans Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State
G. I. Christopher Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.8423

Mots-clés :

African pear, leaf meal, proximate, phytochemical, mineral

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This study investigated the proximate, phytochemical, and mineral composition of African pear (Dacryodes edulis) leaf meal, emphasizing its nutritional and medicinal potential. The leaves were harvested, processed into meal form, and analysed using standard methods. Proximate analysis revealed high crude protein (17.50%) and fibre content (30.0%), with nitrogen-free extract at 46.0%. Phytochemical assessment indicated the presence of alkaloids (1.2%), glycosides (2.0 mg/g), saponins (3.5%), flavonoids (3.8%), reducing compounds (1.1%), and polyphenols (3.2%). Mineral composition showed nitrogen (2.8%), potassium (1.96%), calcium (1.36%), magnesium (0.53%), and phosphorus (0.14%). These findings suggest that African pear leaf meal is rich in bioactive compounds and essential nutrients, positioning it as a viable candidate for animal feed and medicinal applications.

Bibliographies de l'auteur

E. J. Udombon, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

Department of Animal Science

E. I. Evans, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

Department of Animal Science

G. I. Christopher, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

Department of Animal Science

PROXIMATE, PHYTOCHEMICAL AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF AFRICAN PEAR (DACRYODES EDULIS) LEAF MEAL

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Bibliographies de l'auteur

E. J. Udombon, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

E. I. Evans, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

G. I. Christopher, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State

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