ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITIONAL AND MINERAL COMPOSITIONS OF Pterocarpus Mildbreadii (OHA) LEAVES


This study investigated the nutritional and mineral contents of Pterocarpus Mildbreadii (oha) leaves. The Pterocarpus Mildbreadii leaves was air dried under room temperature and was ground to powdered form using manual grounder. The analysis to determine the nutritional and mineral composition was done using standard analytical procedures as described by AOAC, 2005. The nutrient content of Pterocarpus Mildbreadii leaves is as follows, Ash (3.65%) Moisture (4.33%) Protein (25.2%) Fiber (7.98%) Fat (2.84%) Carbohydrates (56.0%).The result of the content such is Calcium (4.100mg/100g) Potassium (0.311mg/100g) Iron (0.641mg/g) Magnesium (36.088mg/g) Zinc (5.43mg/g) and Manganese (2.36mg/g). These results show that the leaves of Pterocarpus Mildbreadii is of high nutritional value needed for proper functioning of the body system. The presence of the minerals indicates that it is medicinally beneficial to health and wellbeing. Keywords: Minerals, Pterocarpus mildbreadii


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