Chemical composition of the edible leaves of Pterocarpus mildbraedii

被引：17

作者：

Akpanyung, EO

Udoh, AP

Akpan, EJ

机构：

[1] Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

来源：

PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION | 1995年 / 48卷 / 03期

关键词：

amino acids; edible leaves; mineral elements; proximate composition; Pterocarpus mildbraedii;

D O I：

10.1007/BF01088442

中图分类号：

Q94 [植物学];

学科分类号：

071001 ;

摘要：

Proximate composition, mineral element content, amino acid profile and the levels of some antinutrients in the edible leaves of Pterocarpus mildbraedii were determined. Moisture content was assayed as 85.12 percent (wet weight). Protein, fat, ash and fibre contents of the leaf (percent dry weight) were 25.84, 5.23, 6.44 and 7.56 respectively. Mineral element analysis showed high levels of calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese and zinc. However, the level of sodium in the vegetable was low. Amino acid profile indicated that the leaf is rich in essential amino acids. The antinutrient levels of hydrogen cyanide and oxalate were low. The paper suggests the need to meet nutrient requirements through an increased use of this cheap but less popular food item with good nutritive potential.

引用

页码：209 / 215

页数：7

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