Effect of Processing Techniques on Functional, Phytochemical and Nutrient Properties of Ukpo (mucuna solanine), Ofor (detarium microcarpum) and Achi (brachystegia eurycoma);- Ijioma Promise
ABSTRACT
This
study investigated the effect of processing techniques on functional,
phytochemical and nutrient properties of ukpo, ofor and achi. Ukpo, Ofor and
Achi seed flours were analyzed using toasting and steeping technique at varying
time intervals (5 and 10mins) as well as sprouting technique. The result
obtained from the functional properties of the ukpo, ofor and achi flours
showed that water absorption capacity, swelling index, emulsification capacity,
gelatinization capacity and bulk density ranged from ranges from 2.61 to
5.65ml/g, 3.41 to 6.05%, 16.73 to 24.63%, 4.50% to 12.40% and 0.57g/ml to
0.66g/ml respectively. Also, the proximate composition showed that moisture
content, dry matter, total ash, crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber and
carbohydrate ranged from 8.14 to 11.53%, 29.72 to 92.70%, 1.68 to 2.75%, 4.56
to 7.39%, 1.85 to 3.03% and 20.88 to 26.46% respectively. The result of the
mineral composition showed that calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron and
sodium values for ukpo, ofor and achi were 68.28mg/100g to 79.95mg/100g,
74.49mg/100g to 82.90mg/100g, 42.30mg/100g to 46.76mg/100g, 4.09mg/100g to
6.31mg/100g and 26.43mg/100g to 36.79mg/100g respectively. The Vitamins (A, Bl,
B2, 83, C and E) values ranged from 2.41 to 13.28 mg/l00g, 0.46 to 0.71mg/100g,
0.22 to 0.50mg/100g, 0.31 to 0.61mg/100g, 4.61 to 6.10mg/100g and 2.61 to
3.85mg/100g respectively. The result of the phytochemical composition {mg/1
00g) such as tannin, alkaloid and phytate for ukpo, ofor and achi flour ranged
from 2.56 to 3.95mg/100g, 1.27 to 1.94mg/l00g and 0.62 to 0.91mg/100g
respectively. Analysis showed that there were significant (p <0.05)
differences in the functional properties, phytochemical and nutrient values in
ukpo, ofor and acbi flours. Thus, the study affirms the presence of functional,
phytochemical, mineral and nutrient values in ukpo, ofor and achi flours. The
study also asserts that suitability of sprouting technique in ukpo, ofor and
achi flour processing
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IJIOMA, I (2024). Effect of Processing Techniques on Functional, Phytochemical and Nutrient Properties of Ukpo (mucuna solanine), Ofor (detarium microcarpum) and Achi (brachystegia eurycoma);- Ijioma Promise. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-processing-techniques-on-functional-phytochemical-and-nutrient-properties-of-ukpo-mucuna-solanine-ofor-detarium-microcarpum-and-achi-brachystegia-eurycoma-ijioma-promise-7-2
IJIOMA, IJIOMA. "Effect of Processing Techniques on Functional, Phytochemical and Nutrient Properties of Ukpo (mucuna solanine), Ofor (detarium microcarpum) and Achi (brachystegia eurycoma);- Ijioma Promise" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 13 Jun. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-processing-techniques-on-functional-phytochemical-and-nutrient-properties-of-ukpo-mucuna-solanine-ofor-detarium-microcarpum-and-achi-brachystegia-eurycoma-ijioma-promise-7-2. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
IJIOMA, IJIOMA. "Effect of Processing Techniques on Functional, Phytochemical and Nutrient Properties of Ukpo (mucuna solanine), Ofor (detarium microcarpum) and Achi (brachystegia eurycoma);- Ijioma Promise". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 13 Jun. 2024. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-processing-techniques-on-functional-phytochemical-and-nutrient-properties-of-ukpo-mucuna-solanine-ofor-detarium-microcarpum-and-achi-brachystegia-eurycoma-ijioma-promise-7-2 >.
IJIOMA, IJIOMA. "Effect of Processing Techniques on Functional, Phytochemical and Nutrient Properties of Ukpo (mucuna solanine), Ofor (detarium microcarpum) and Achi (brachystegia eurycoma);- Ijioma Promise" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2024). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-processing-techniques-on-functional-phytochemical-and-nutrient-properties-of-ukpo-mucuna-solanine-ofor-detarium-microcarpum-and-achi-brachystegia-eurycoma-ijioma-promise-7-2