V. N. Osabor

Chemical Profile of Leaves and Roots of Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum)

V. N. Osabor, R. A. Etiuma & M. U. Ntinya · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Proximate analysis, elemental analysis and phytochemical analysis were conducted on leaves and roots of S. dulcificum (miracle fruit). The results of proximate analysis of the leaves sample showed  the following compositions: protein (6.62±0.02)%, crude lipid (12±2.00)%, crude fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/20456

Phytochemical Screening and Quantitative Evaluation of Nutritional Values of Zingiber officinale (Ginger)

V. N. Osabor, F. I. Bassey & U. U. Umoh · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Phytochemical screening, proximate, mineral elements, and antinutritional composition of Zingiber officinale rhizome were determined with a view to assess it nutritional and medicinal values. The results of phytochemical screening showed that alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, poly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16915