DETERMINATION OF NUTRIENT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF XYLOPIAAETHIOPICA
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https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7244Keywords:
Xylopia aethiopica, proximate, Minerals, Vitamins, phytochemicalAbstract
The proximate composition, minerals, vitamins and phytochemical content of Xylopia aethiopica was determined. The analysis were done using standard methods of Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). The result of the proximate composition showed the following. Crude protein (7.83%), Ether Extract (9.07%), Crude fibre (15.23%), Ash (5.02%) and Nitrogen free extract (56.52%) respectively. The mineral profile revealed that potassium (0.89%) and phosphorus (0.46%) as the most abundant mineral. Vitamin was found to be 136.27mg/100g, 238.67mg/100g, 11.69mg/100g for vitamin E, A and C respectively.Photochemicals were 0.79, 1.23, 2.36, 0.51, 0.40 and 0.21 for Tannin, Saponin, Alkaovoids, flavonoids, phytate and oxalate respectively. Based on results of this study, Xylopia aethiopica can be a potential phytogenic feed additive which is a good source of essential nutrients.
