| PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON MILLIPEDE: PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, NUTRITIONALLY VALUABLE MINERALS AND PHYTATE CONTENTS | |
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The nutritive potential of millipede was evaluated with respect to its proximate composition, energy value, mineral and phytate contents. It contained 24.85g/100g DM crude protein, crude fibre 4.88g/100g DM while ash was 2.23g/100g DM. The sample had low level of fat (5.20/100g DM). The energy level was 397.56Kcal. The concentration of Ca, K, Mg, Na, Cl and I were found to be high whereas Zn, Fe and Mn were low. The levels of phytate and phytate phosphorus were generally high and the sample had more than 80% of its total phosphorus linked to phytate. The phytate: Zn molar ratio of the sample was relatively low, indicating excellent Zn bioavailability. Based on the results, it is suggested that nutritional potentials of millipede should be harnessed. <B>KEY WORDS:</B> Millipede, proximate composition, minerals, phytate, bioavailability. <I>Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences</I> Vol.2(2) 2003: 68-71 |
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Abulude, FO; Department of General Studies, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State;, Folorunso, RO; Department of Animal Production, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State; |
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Publisher : Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences Association of Crop Science, Uganda Type : Peer-Reviewed Article, Format : - |
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2004-04-30 |
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- , Millipede, proximate composition, minerals, phytate, bioavailability |
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Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences; Vol. 2, No. 2 (2003) |
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Copyright for articles published in this journal is retained by the journal. |
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