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Nutritional evaluation of Moringa Oleifera leaves and extract.

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Abstract

This study was carried out to make use of M. Olaeifera tree (Rawag) which is available in Sudan. In This study the approximate analysis of M. Oleifera leaves was determined and the results showed that moisture content was 74.42%, protein 16.7% ,fibre 3.5%, ash 8%, and oil 1.7%. Also the minerals content were determined and they were found that the calcium content was 0.20 mg/100g, magnesium 0.13mg/100g, potassium 0.075mg/100g, and phosphorus 0.031 mg/100g M. Oelifera extract was prepared by two different ways M. Oleifera extract with flavours and M. Oleifera extract without flavours. Those with flavour were found to be better in quality and acceptability compared with the non flavours extract.

Introduction

In recent years interest has grown in the utilization of what have come to be known as 'multipurpose' trees. One such tree is Moringa Oleifera (M. Oleifera). This species is one of the world's most useful plants. Though apparently native only to restricted areas in the southern foothills of the Himalayas. M. Oleifera is cultivated in all the countries of the tropics for its leaves, fruits, and roots for a variety of food and medicinal purposes (Morton, 1991). It is now indigenous to many countries in Africa, South East Asia, the Pacific and Caribbean Islands and South America. As more becomes known of the various uses and products of the tree the greater its significance has become in the development of many of the poorest areas of developing countries (Booth...

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