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Nutritive Values of the Leaves of Crescentia Cujete (Ugbuba)

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Mineral and proximate analysis of Crescentia Cujete (Ugbugba) leaves were examined using the methods recommended by Association of Official Analytical Chemist (AOAC). The leaves contained 51.00+1.05% moisture, 2.30+0.2% ash, crude protein 51.00+0.43%, crude lipid 1.90+0.08%, crude fibre 4.00+0.12%, carbohydrates 40.40+0.02%. The minerals ranges from mg/g dry weight K(30.02 + 0.03), Na (12.10+0.32), Ca (60.00+0.01). Mg (361.42+0.01), P(14.19 +0.42), Mn (6.32 + 1.01), Fe (2.43+0.01), Cu (13.04+0.10), Zn (1.20+0.43), Na/K (0.40) and Ca/P (2.14), K, Mg, Ca and Fe were found in significant concentrations. The findings showed that Crescentia Cujete leaves are source of nutrients for edible purpose, a good Na/K ratio for lowering blood pressure.

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  • Umudi E. Queen, 2019. "Nutritive Values of the Leaves of Crescentia Cujete (Ugbuba)," International Journal of Chemistry, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(2), pages 106-120, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijcjnl:v:11:y:2019:i:2:p:106-120
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