Current Research in Chemistry1996-50522152-3385xAsian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/crc.2011.70.75Carica papaya]]>AdesuyiA. O.IpinmorotiK. O.1201131The aim of this research work is to analyse qualitatively the Carica papaya seed flour for nutritional and functional property components. The nutritional and functional properties of the seed flour of three varieties of Carica papaya were determined. The nutritional properties involve proximate analysis, anti-nutrients and mineral analysis of the seed flour the functional parameters carried out were water and oil absorption capacities, foaming and emulsion capacities, foaming and emulsion stabilities, bulk density and least gelation capacity. The samples were found to be rich in potassium and sodium. The potassium and sodium content of the samples A, B and C (32.0, 17.0 and 47.7 mg/100 g) and (26.3, 16.2 and 33.6 mg/100 g), respectively may help control the osmotic balance of the body fluid as well as body pH. The presence of magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron and manganese were also observed, but in relatively small quantities. The protein and Fat content of the samples A, B and C (31.6, 29.4 and 29.6%) were high making these samples fairly good sources of protein and fat. However, the carbohydrate content (9.9, 8.38 and 12.3%) for samples A, B and C, respectively were relatively low. They can as well be used as a source of carbohydrate. The functional properties observed for the samples compared favourably well with other values already reported by earlier scientist for cowpea flour, Sorghum bicolour L. stem flour and pigeon pea. The water and oil absorption capacities range from 223.3-265.0 and 189.3-319.6%, respectively. The foaming and emulsion capacities range from 4.0-11.0 and 21.5-24.5%, respectively. The foaming and emulsion stabilities range from 2.0-4.0 and 40.7-43.3%, respectively. The bulk density ranges from 37.5-40.3 g cmG1 and least gelation capacity ranges from 6.0-6.67% w/v the overall data suggest that the papaya seed have some nutritional value and functional properties.]]>Adetuyi, A.O. and O.E. Akpambang,200549276276Coffmann, C.W. and V.V. Garcia,197712473484Encyclopedia Americana,2001pp: 21pp: 21Fagbemi, T.N.,2004Antrocarpus attilis),Cashewnut (Anacardium cocidentails) and Fluted pumkin(Telfaria occidentails).]]>2004Jacob, J.P., B.N. Mtaru and R. Blair,1997374348Jackson, A.A.,2000NRC.,198910th Edn.,Pages: 302Pages: 302Olaofe, O., O.Y. Umar and G.O. Adediran,1993Vigna unguiculata L. Walp).]]>46337341Otsuki, N., N.H. Dang, E. Kumagai, A. Kondo, S. Iwata and C. Morimoto,2010Carica papaya leaves exhibits anti-tumor activity and immunomodulatory effects.]]>127760767Oshodi, A.A.,1992Adenopus breviflorus benth seed flour and protein concentrate.]]>457983Oshodi, A.A., H.N. Oqungbenle and M.O. Oladimeji,1999Sesamum radiatum), pearl millet (Pennisetum typoides) and quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) flours.]]>50325331Pearson, D.,197617th Edn.,pp: 3-4pp: 3-4Rimbach, G., T. Guo, Q. Akiyama and S. Matsugo,20002029072914Ige, M.M., A.O. Ogunsua and O.L. Okon,198432822825