Effect Of Different Drying Techniques On The Quality Of African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) Seed Flours And Cakes

ABSTRACT

There is increased awareness of the importance of legumes in the diet of Nigerian populace. The basic contribution of legumes to the diet of Nigerians is based on their nutritional values. African breadfruit (Treculia africana) has immense potential as a nutritional source for man and other domestic animals. African breadfruit is a typical woodland tree called by different names among various clans in Nigeria, for example, "Ukwa" (Igbo), "Afon" (Yoruba), "Barafuta" (Hausa), "Ize" (Benin) "Eyo" (Igala), and "Editang" (Efik). The tree develops uncontrollably in the high rainforest zone of Nigeria and other African nations delivering gigantic seeds during its fruiting season (March to April); a develop tree creates roughly fifty organic products every year gauging five to ten kilograms subsequent to handling