Proximate composition and selected functional properties of Detarium microcarpum

Authors: Akpata M.I.; Miachi O.E.

Source: Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, Volume 56, Number 4, 2001 , pp. 297-302(6)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The proximate composition and functional properties of Detarium microcarpum seed flour were evaluated. The dehulled seed flour contained 3.5% moisture, 3.5% ash, 2.9% crude fiber, 15% crude fat, 37.1% crude protein and 39%carbohydrate. Functional properties showed bulk density of 0.86 g/cm^3 for dehulled and 0.92 g/cm^3 for undehulled flour. Water absorption capacity was 4.9 g/g for dehulled and 5.1 g/g for undehulled seed flour; oil absorption capacity was 0.75 g/g for dehulled. The emulsion activity was 4.4% and 4.3% for dehulled and undehulled, respectively. The results obtained above showed that the Detarium microcarpum seed flours have good nutritional quality and the functional properties confirmed their suitability for use in various food preparations. As a result, its present limited use should be expanded into additional opportunities.

Keywords: Dehulled; Detarium microcarpum; Functional properties; Proximate composition; Undehulled

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1037, Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria

Publication date: 2001-01-01