Phytochemical and Proximate Compositions of Tetracarpidium Conophorum [African Walnut] Seeds
Chikezie, Uchechukwu Nkeirukayvonne
Citation :Chikezie, Uchechukwu Nkeirukayvonne, Phytochemical and Proximate Compositions of Tetracarpidium Conophorum [African Walnut] SeedsInternational Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences 2017,5(10) : 25-31.
A sample of boiled Tetracarpidium conophorum (African walnut) seeds was analyzed for the phytochemical and proximate compositions. The result of the phytochemical [qualitative] screeningrevealed the presence of high concentrations of Alkaloids and Steroids, and moderate concentration of Tannins. There were no traces of Saponins, Phlobotannins, Flavonoids, Phenols and Glycosides. The proximate analysis showed that the boiled seeds contained 5.5% moisture, 19.3% carbohydrate, 17.9% protein, 53.4% crude fat, 1.24% crude fiberand 2.67% ash. Data from this study showed that the boiled Tetracarpidium conophorum seeds contain some bioactive compounds and have good nutritional composition. They could be useful in pharmaceutical formulations and as food.