NUTRITIONAL, MINERAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF PENNISETUM PURPUREUM (SCHUMACH)

Abstract: The present study was done on Pennisetum purpureum (Schumach) leaf extract to investigate the nutritional, phytochemical screening as mineral composition profile. The study examined the proximate and mineral content such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, cadmium and lead in Pennisetum purpureum from Orie Emene Market in Enugu Metropolis. These metals were measured using FAAS - air/acetylene flame. The moisture, ash, fat, fibre, protein and CHO revealed 86.68, 1.80, 1.70, 2.04, 0.00 and 4.78% respectively. Phytochemical screening and assay revealed the presence of bioactive substances. The results of metals showed that the average concentrations detected were 31.00, 0.59, 2.70, 39.50, 0.94, and 0.00, 0.81 mg/kg for Na, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Cd and Pb, respectively. The abundance of these mineral elements followed the order Mg > Na > Zn > Ca > Mn > Fe > K > Cd, Pb. The levels of these minerals found in this study are compared with permissible limits of FAO/WHO. Keywords: Pennisetum purpureum, nutritional composition, mineral content, phytochemicals. Title: NUTRITIONAL, MINERAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF PENNISETUM PURPUREUM (SCHUMACH) Author: Ichu Chigozie Bright, Anigbogu Chinenye Bibiana, Ngwoke Stephen Ifeanyichukwu, Akintola Eshiogiamhe God’spower, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, Chikelu Oyiyechukwu Elizabeth International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences ISSN 2394-966X Vol. 11, Issue 6, November 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 26-34 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 28-December-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14565328 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/NUTRITIONAL%20MINERAL%20AND%20PHYTOCHEMICAL-28122024-3.pdf