Nutritive Value of the Two Varieties of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Calyces Soaked with Wood Ash

Authors

  • I.G. Adanlawo Department of Biochemisty, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
  • V.A. Ajibade Department of Science Tech., Federal Polytechnics, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2006.555.557

Keywords:

Crude fibre, roselle, wood ash

Abstract

The effect of soaking in wood ash on two varieties of Roselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ) red and green calyces was evaluated for their nutrient and toxic substances. The result showed a decrease in ash content (3.15%), crude lipid (10.89%) and moisture content (1.16%) in the roselle (red) calyx of the sample soaked in ash, while the crude fibre content (8.12%), carbohydrate content (79.68%) and protein content (6.64%) were high. The roselle (green) calyx soaked in wood ash also showed a decrease in the ash content (4.45%), crude lipid (0.85%), moisture content (78.91%). All the varieties soaked in wood ash were low in antinutritional content. Both the varieties soaked in wood ash showed increase in the potassium content, and when consumed will assist haemostatic control of the body.

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Published

15.10.2006

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 6 (2006)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Adanlawo, I., & Ajibade, V. (2006). Nutritive Value of the Two Varieties of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Calyces Soaked with Wood Ash. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 5(6), 555-557. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2006.555.557