DETERMINATION OF NUTRIENT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF XYLOPIAAETHIOPICA

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  • F. E. Solomon Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria
  • C. A. Essien Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria
  • G. D. Eyoh Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7244

Keywords:

Xylopia aethiopica, proximate, Minerals, Vitamins, phytochemical

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

F. E. Solomon, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

C. A. Essien, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

G. D. Eyoh, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-09-10

How to Cite

Solomon, F. E., Essien, C. A., & Eyoh, G. D. (2024). DETERMINATION OF NUTRIENT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF XYLOPIAAETHIOPICA. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1667–1670. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7244

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