Nutritional Content Of Turmeric (Nigerian Curcuma Longa Lin (NCLL) Powder Used For Spices.

ABSTRACT

This research identified and evaluated the nutrient content of turmeric powder as spice. The proximate composition, minerals, vitamins and anti-nutrients composition of the turmeric powder showed that the crude protein content was 3.60%,fat 4.90 %, carbohydrate 66.73 %, Ash 1.3 %, non protein Nitrogen(NPN)0.024 %, crude fibre 2.24 %. Mineral composition were: magnesium 0.241mg, phosphorus 0.35mg,calcium 0.6mg,sodium 0.1 lmg,potassium 0.14mg. The vitamin content was: Vitamin A 160ti/dl,vitaminC 2 .Omg,niacin 0 .044mg,riboflavin 0.016mg,thiamin 0.030mg. The anti-nutrient contents were: phytate 0.45mg, oxalate 0.26mg, tannin 0.33mg. The use of turmeric powder as a spice is good for human health benefits S because it helps to cure some diseases.