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Antibacterial activity of aqueous and organic root bark extracts of Gliricidia sepium were investigated against S. aureus, B. subtilis, C.pyogenes, S. typhi and E. coli using the disc diffusion method. The water and ethanolic extracts showed inhibitory effects on the microorganisms under study. The n-hexane extract was not active on all the microorganisms. The results showed that the plant extracts of Gliricidia sepium would be useful as antifungi, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF IRVINGIA GABONENSIS SEED FLOUR
Abulude F.O, Alo F. I, Ashafa S.L and Fesobi M.
Department of General Studies, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State. 2Department of Metallurgy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. 3Department of Animal Production, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State. 4Department of Biochemistry, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba - Akoko, Ondo State
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The Irvingia gabonensis seed has been evaluated with respect to proximate, mineral composition and functional properties. The seed contained (g/100g): protein (12.78), fibre (5.87), fat (40.26) and carbohydrate (37.47). The predominant metal in the seed is sodium (840mg/100g). Water absorption, oil absorption and oil emulsion capacities are relatively high, while foaming capacity and least gelation concentration are low. The results showed that the seed may be useful in some food formulations.
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The nutrition and antinutrition of Noctuidae spodoptera spp were examined using standard methods of analyses. From the results, it was found out that protein content of the caterpillar was high (mean value, 24.30 %), while fat, NFE, moisture, ash and fibre ranged thus mean value (%): 1.22, 48.33, 22.70, 1.88 and 1.58. Sodium (662.20 mgkg-1), Calcium (415.25 mgkg-1) and Magnessium (345.28 mgkg-1) were relatively high. Nickel (2.42 mgkg-1) was the least mineral present. The results also showed that the sample consist on antinutrients. It would be recommended that adequate processing should be ensured before consumption.
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Inorganic elements and phytate contents were determined in different varieties of feedingstuffs namely roots/tubers, leaves, mushrooms, cereals and legumes fed to land snails. All these were high in phytate content and affect mineral absorption. Phytate – p varied from 36 to 330mg/100g DM with cereals and legumes having the lowest values. The ratios of phytate:Zn and Ca:phytate were high. Due to the high phytate contents, absorption of minerals ions are probably reduced.
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Iodine aids thyroid hormone. Its deficiency causes goiter, poor growth in infancy, infertility and other forms of iodine deficiency disorders. Considering the importance of iodine in the development of human being, it is important to source for foods of reasonable iodine content. To this end, iodine value of some selected Nigerian foods has been determined using standard method to know the extent of their possible contributions to iodine intake. Foods values on a dry weight basis (µkg-1) were: fish group (155-144); legume group (2.54-15.23); meat group (123); cereal group (5.08-16.49); root and tuber group (6.35-10-15); vegetable and spices group (5.08-82.74) and fruits and masticatories group (2.54-27.92). The foods were calculated to provide between 1.7 and 69µg of RDA. In areas, where cassava and cassava products are the main sources of food, this could lead to increased serum thiocyanate, a lower iodine intake, and hence goiter.
