Pakistan Journal of Nutrition1680-51941994-7984Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/pjn.2013.219.223Monodora myristica (Ehuru)]]>R.C.Ekeanyanwu, 32013123Protein plays an important role in biochemical, biophysical
and physiological processes. The deficiency of proteins leads to weakness, anaemia,
protein energy malnutrition (Kwashiorkor and marasmus), delayed wound healing
and fracture healing and also decreased resistance to infection. Proteins in
the body come from both plant and animal source. Life without protein is not
possible and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. The crude protein
and amino acid composition of Monodora myristica seed was determined
using standard analytical techniques with a view to further appraise the nutritive
value. The results showed that crude protein content in percentage as 11.34%.
The Total Amino Acid (TAA) of Monodora myristica seed was 65.60g/100g
of crude protein. The Total Essential Amino Acid (TEAA, with Histidine) was
calculated to be 47.64% of the crude protein while the Total non Essential Amino
Acid (TNEAA) was calculated to be 52.36% of the crude protein. The predicted
protein efficiency ratio (P-PER) was calculated to be 2.32. The content of total
Essential Amino Acid (EAA) with value 26.85g/100g crude protein is lower than
FAO/WHO recommended value of 36.0g/100g crude protein. Monodora myristica
could be used as good sources of protein supplement in the human diet. Monodora
myristica has been used as spice and condiment in food and also possess
medicinal property.]]>Alsmeyer, R.H., A.E. Cunningham and M.L. Happich,1974283438AOAC,199015th Edn.,Pages: 684Pages: 684AOAC,2006Aremu, M.O., C.C. Nweze and P. Alade,201110991995Aremu, M.O., O. Olafe, S.K. Basu, G. Abdulaeez and S.N. Acharya,2010Phaseolus coccineus L.) seed flour.]]>90719728Olaleke, A.M., O. Olorunfemi and T.E. Akintayo,2006Vigna unguiculata) and scarlet runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) varieties grown in Nigeria.]]>43943Augusti, K.T.,1996Allium cepa L.) and garlic (Allium sativum L.).]]>34634640Benitez, L.V.,19891989pp: 23-35pp: 23-35Eshbaugh, W.H.,1975102396403FAO/WHO,19911991WHO,19851985Grontved, A. and M.H. Pittler,200084367371Okafor, J.C.,19771235247Okigbo, B.N.,197753131150Olaofe, O., B.Y. Okiribiti and M.O. Aremu,2008Luffa cylindrica) seed's kernel.]]>734443452Oshodi, A.A., K.O. Esuoso and E.T. Akintayo,199875409412Srinivasan, K., K. Sambaiah and N. Chandrasekhara,200420187220Udeala, O.K., J.O. Onyechi and S.I. Agu,19803269