Phytochemical and Chemical Properties of Raw, Cooked and Dried Seeds of Buchholzia coriacea
Journal Title: Journal of Scientific Research and Reports - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
The qualitative phytochemical analysis of water and methanolic extracts of dried seed of Buchholzia coriacea, proximate composition and mineral contents of raw, cooked and dried seed samples were determined using standard methods. The phytochemicals obtained from both water and methanolic extracts of dried seed were alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, glycosides, reducing sugars, steroids, saponin glycosides, phenolics and terpeniods. The proximate contents of the raw, cooked and dried seed samples showed that the concentrations of the nutrients followed the order dried > raw > cooked. It was also observed that the carbohydrate content recorded the highest values in the three samples: raw (50.03 ± 0.035%), cooked (28.07 ± 0.007%) and dried (69.04 ± 0.007%). The mineral contents of the seed followed the order K>Na>Mg>P>Ca>Zn>Mn. It was also revealed that potassium content recorded the highest value in raw (6400.50 ± 0.70 mg/kg), cooked (8100.25 ± 0.35 mg/kg) and dried (28400.50 ± 0.70 mg/kg). Therefore, seed of Buchholzia coriacea is a good source of energy and can also be used as functional food.
Authors and Affiliations
R. O. Malomo, O. E. Bankole, A. O. Sorinola
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP326633
- DOI 10.9734/JSRR/2017/36098
- Views 97
- Downloads 0
Botanical Affinity and Physico-chemical Parameters of Honey Samples Obtained from Bee Hives in Cross River State Nigeria
Botanical and physico-chemical parameters were used to assess honey quality obtained from eleven beehives across Cross River State, Nigeria. Possible nectar sources from plant species within 3 km base radius from each hi...
Pressure Effect on Magnetic Properties of Isotropic Nd-Fe-B Resin Bonded Magnets for Automotive Sector Applications
Aims: The purpose of this work is to study the effect of compression pressure on isotropic epoxy resin bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets, with the goal of achieving high densities at room temperature. Methodology: We present data o...
Offtake Numbers at 5-Yearly Intervals over a 10 Year-Period in the Catchment Area of a Rural Bushmeat Market, Rivers State, Nigeria
The first step in making the exploitation of wildlife more sustainable is to determine the sustainability of current levels of harvest. This has two components: determining the offtake from an area; determining the effec...
Observation of Physio-Chemical Differences of Rice Husk Silica under Different Calcination Temperatures
Aims: Amorphous silica in rice husk ash is a reliable and sustainable resource, although rice husks are currently an issue for farmers. Amorphous silica is a resource in various industrial applications and can easily be...
Assessment of Climate Change Adaptation Options and their Implications on Mangrove Resources in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania
The study assessed climate change adaptation options and their implications on mangrove resources in Bagamoyo District. A total of three villages and 158 respondents were involved. Close and open-ended questions and FGDs...