Nutritive Value of Lagenaria sphaerica Seed (Wild Bottle Gourds) from South-Eastern Nigeria

Authors

  • A.E. Ugbogu Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, P.M.B 2000, Uturu, Nigeria
  • I. Chinenye Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, P.M.B 2000, Uturu, Nigeria
  • Nwaukwa Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, P.M.B 2000, Uturu, Nigeria
  • Chinyere G. Chinyere Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, P.M.B 2000, Uturu, Nigeria
  • Emmanuel Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, P.M.B 2000, Uturu, Nigeria
  • I. Akubugwo Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, P.M.B 2000, Uturu, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.284.287

Keywords:

Bottle gourds, lagenaria sphaerica, oilseeds

Abstract

The nutritive value of Lagenaria sphaerica (Wild Bottle Gourd) from South-Eastern Nigeria was studied. The results show that the nutritional value of this seed is similar to those of curcubitacae (Melon) seeds. Its moisture (7.92%), crude fibre (3.65%) and ash (2.68%) levels compare to those of peanuts, sesame and sunflower but its carbohydrate level is (14.22%) lower. The Lagenaria sphaerica seed is rich in protein (23.48%) and minerals (73.12%). It also contains high lipid levels (44.54%) similar to those of the other oilseeds. The fatty acid profile show linoleate (18.2) as the most abundant (62%). This seed can thus be considered as a rich source of proteins and oils.

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Published

15.02.2009

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Ugbogu, A., Chinenye, I., Nwaukwa, Chinyere, C. G., Emmanuel, & Akubugwo, I. (2009). Nutritive Value of Lagenaria sphaerica Seed (Wild Bottle Gourds) from South-Eastern Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 8(3), 284–287. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.284.287