Proximate Evaluation of Nutritional Value of Mango (Mangifera indica)
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment (IJRCE) - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
The quest to keep our environment clean of waste materials that could act as environmental pollutant prompt this research into waste products management and utilization inevitable. This study reports the approximate total contents of protein, carbohydrate, crude fat and ash for both peel and seed of mango (Mangifera indica). Very low crude protein levels occurred in peel (4.32%) and seed (6.02%). Carbohydrate contents were found in both the peel (57.92%) and seed (58.65%) with corresponding high gross energy levels: peel (231 KJ/G), seed (234 KJ/g) respectively. Low levels of fat were found in both peel (4.80%) and seed (11.55%). The carbohydrate levels are compared to those for water hyacinth leaves, water fern, duck - weed and cassia fistula seed meal. It is therefore concluded that these waste products could be potential source of energy in livestock feed formulation, but further investigation into possible toxic and anti-nutrient factors is still required for future work.
Authors and Affiliations
Ashifat A. , Omotubga K. , Kehinde S. , Olayinka O. , Edugbola O.
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