Nwokoro .
Nutritional Biochemistry Division, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Smart O.
Nutritional Biochemistry Division, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
S. E. Vaikosen
Nutritional Biochemistry Division, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
A. M. Bamgbose
Animal Production Programme, AT B University, Bauchi, Nigeria
E-mail: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
The investigation was carried out to determine the chemical composition of cassava offals and cassava sievates collected from 5 locations in Edo State, Nigeria. Following sun-drying (30-35oC), the cassava by-products were analyzed for protein, fibre, carbohydrate, cyanide, ash and fat. The results revealed that the DM for the sievates ranged between 87.06 and 91.88%; (P (1.02 - 1.07%); EE (0.50 - 0.84%); and CF (3.01 - 3.25%). Others were ash (between 1.74 and 2.01%), Carbohydrate (47.20 - 66.00%) and cyanide between 1.24 and 1.63mg/kg. In addition, those for the cassava offals were between 1.72 and 2.21%CP; 0.48 - 0.85%EE; 1.26 - 3.20% CF; starch (between 70.50 and 77.52%) and cyanide (0.97 - 1.20mg/kg). Thus, indicating variations with respect to location in most cases.
How to cite this article
Nwokoro ., Smart O., S. E. Vaikosen and A. M. Bamgbose, 2005. Nutrient Composition of Cassava Offals and Cassava
Sievates Collected from Locations in Edo State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 4: 262-264.
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2005.262.264
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2005.262.264
DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2005.262.264
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjn.2005.262.264