Open AccessComparative Proximate Analysis of T. Occidentalis (Fluted Pumpkin) Leaves Sold In Three Different Markets in Benin City, Nigeria.
Author(s) -
I. C. Onuguh,
Esther U. Ikhuoria,
J. U. Obibuzo
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of agriculture and animal production
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2799-0907
DOI - 10.55529/ijaap.22.18.23
Subject(s) - proximate , benin city , horticulture , zoology , mathematics , biology , food science , medicine , general surgery , teaching hospital
Research was carried out to investigate the proximate analysis of Telfairia occidentalis (Fluted pumpkin) leaves sold in three different markets in Benin-City, Edo State Nigeria. Samples of each substrate were randomly purchased from three different sellers in each market. The proximate analysis was carried out using standard methods of food analysis. Experimental results revealed that across the markets, moisture content was the highest and ranged from 91.25±0.38 to 92.45±1.02%, crude fibre content ranged from 2.98±0.22 to 3.51±0.13%, carbohydrate content ranged from 2.65±0.05 to 3.29±0.15%, the protein content ranged from 1.05±0.03 to 2.06±0.15%, the fat content ranged from 0.25±0.05 to 0.45±0.04% and the ash content ranged from 0.18±0.02 to 0.28±0.04%. The results were compared using an analysis of variance test. There were no significant differences in the nutritional composition of Telfairia occidentalis (Fluted pumpkin) leaves sold in the three different markets considered (p > 0.05).