Journal of Applied Sciences1812-56541812-5662Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/jas.2008.1337.1339Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth)]]>IkhuoriaEsther U. AiwonegbeAnthony E. OkoliPeace IduMacdonald 7200887The African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) seed was analyzed for its proximate composition. The seed oil was also analyzed for mineral content and physicochemical characteristics. Proximate analysis revealed that the percentage crude protein, crude fibre, moisture and carbohydrate were 9.31, 21.66, 39.05 and 38.95%, respectively. The percentage oil content was 47.90% while the ash content was 3.27%. Results of minerals analysis showed that calcium had the highest concentration of all the elements analyzed and were found to be of the order: Ca > Mg > Pb > Fe > Mn > P > Cu. The low iodine value of the seed oil showed that it can be classified as non-drying oil and thus not suitable for paint and polish production. However, the low acid and free fatty acid values suggest its utilization as edible oil.]]>Abighor, R.D., E. Okpefa, M.E. Bafor, P.O. Uadia and A. Osagie,1997Jatropha curcas L.]]>74465466Achinewhu, S.C., U.O. Anthony and U.E. Offiong,1998pp: 134-159pp: 134-159Ajiwe, V.I.E., C.A. Okeke and H.N. Agbo,1995Afzchia africana seed oil.]]>538990Akintayo, E.T.,1997Telfairia occidentalis) seed and seed oils.]]>741315Akintayo, E.T. and E. Bayer,2002Plukenetia conophora and Adenopus breviflorus seeds and seed oils.]]>859597Akintayo, E.T.,2004Parkia biaglobbosa and Jatropha curcas oil and seeds.]]>92307310AOAC.,199014th Edn.,pp: 503-515pp: 503-515AOAC.,199516th Edn.,Enujiugha, V.N. and C.T. Akanbi,2005Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) seeds during thermal processing.]]>42731Eromosele, I.C.,1993pp: 34-42pp: 34-42Ikediobi, C.O.,1981Pentaclethra macrophylla and Treculia africana seeds.]]>583031