PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, ELEMENTAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF AVOCADO (PERSEA AMERICANA) PULP
Abstract
This study was aimed 1o analyss the proximate composition, clemental and
phytochemical analysis of avocado pulp. Avocado pulp is a rich source of nutrients
and phytochemicals \hat provide numerous health benefits. The results revealed that
the pulp contained 739402 moisture, 4.32+0.1 crude protein, 10.3540.2 crude fat,
1.20£0.01 crude fiber, and 14.8543 5 carbohydrates. Phytochemical analysis showed
the presence of flavanoids 0.76+0.56. tannins 0.51£0.03, saponins (ND), alkaloids
(ND). cyanogenic glycoside (ND). The elemental composition revealed some levels
of potassium 0.324).003, sodium 0.65:0.2, iron 0.52+0.3, and Zinc 0.65:0.07
respectively. These findings suggest that avocado pulp is a valuable source of
nutrients and phyochemicals, and its regular consumption may provide several health
benefits. The research work was carried out at Central Research Laboratory,
Department of Chemiistry, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) while some
of the parameters were done outside the school environment due to unavailability of
some equipment.
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