NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF ZOBO WASTE: A BY-PRODUCT OF ROSELLE (Hibiscus sabdariffa) CALYX

Authors

  • S. D. Sudik Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
  • A. Lawan Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
  • A. Maidala Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
  • I. A. Bagudu Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
  • O. J. Mankinde Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6283

Keywords:

calyx, fibre source, Monogastric animals, nutrient composition, ―zobo‖ waste

Abstract

Zobo ‖ waste is largely produced and disposed as waste in homes that produced ―zobo‖ drinks particularly in Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the nutrient composition of ―zobo‖ waste: a by-product of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyx. Samples of ―zobo‖ waste were collected and analysed for proximate and mineral compositions using standard protocols. The results showed that ―zobo‖ waste contained higher percent of ash and crude fibre; and it is lower in crude protein, ether extract, nitrogen free extract, lysine and methionine contents. It was concluded that ―zobo‖ waste can serve as alternative mineral and fibre sources for monogastric animals such as rabbits, pullets and layer hens which require high crude fibre levels in their diets

Author Biographies

S. D. Sudik, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

A. Lawan, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

A. Maidala, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

I. A. Bagudu, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

O. J. Mankinde, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Sudik, S. D., Lawan, A., Maidala, A., Bagudu, I. A., & Mankinde, O. J. (2024). NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF ZOBO WASTE: A BY-PRODUCT OF ROSELLE (Hibiscus sabdariffa) CALYX. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1923–1926. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6283

Issue

2022: NSAP 2022 Proceedings

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