PROXIMATE, PHYTOCHEMICAL, VITAMIN C AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF AFRICAN EGGPLANT
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Solanum aethiopicum, a leafy vegetable, was assessed for its proximate, phytochemical, Vitamin C, and mineral composition. Results showed: Proximate Composition (%):- Moisture: 61.05, Crude protein: 3.25, Crude fat: 1.25, Carbohydrates 30.01 ,Fiber: 2.59, Ash: 1.85. Phytochemicals :(Ethanol) Flavonoids: positive, Glycosides: negative ,Saponins: positive, Alkaloids: positive, Tannis: negative, Triterpenoids: negative, Phytochemicals (Water) Alkaloid: positive, Glycosides: positive ,Flavonoid: positive, Tannis: negative ,Saponins: negative, Triterpenoids: positive. Vitamin C (mg/100g):-Ascorbic acid:1.78mg/100g. Mineral Composition (mg/100g): Calcium: 621.700, Potassium: 222.15, Magnesium: 67.150, Copper: 0.167, Zinc: 0.841. The study reveals S. aethiopicum as a rich source of essential nutrients, phytochemicals, and minerals, contributing to its potential health benefits.
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