Comparative Study On The Proximate And Chemical Composition Of Various Indigenous Soup Thickeners (Irvingia Gabonesis, Colocasia Esculenta, Muclina Sloanel)

ABSTRACT

These indigenous soup thickeners have not fully been utilized. Little or no information is being give on their nutritional composition and their medicinal benefits. Also improper processing and handling has also reduced it's health benefit. Like Colocasia esculenta which has to be properly cooked before processing because it contains some anti nutrient. This study will help to give basic understanding and information on the varous indigenous soup thickeners their health benefit and medicinal effect, because there is little or no information on their impact in food, the study would give us a constructive understanding on how the impact flavour, texture, taste and nutrient to our diet