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Proximate, Antinutrient and Mineral Composition of Five Varieties (Improved and Local) of Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, Commonly Consumed in Samaru Community, Zaria-Nigeria
A.O. Owolabi, U.S. Ndidi, B.D. James and F.A. Amune
Corresponding Author: U.S. Ndidi
Submitted: January 05, 2012
Accepted: February 05, 2012
Published: April 20, 2012 |
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In Nigeria, several improved varieties of cowpea have been developed, yet little effort has been made
to ascertain their nutritional advantage over local varieties, hence the need for this research. In this work, five
varieties of cowpea (which include two local and three improved varieties) consumed in Samaru community,
Zaria-Nigeria were analyzed for their proximate composition, antinutrients and mineral contents. The results
shows that IAR48 an improved variety has significantly higher (p<0.05) protein (26.61±0.48) compared to the
other varieties (improved and local). Similarly, the crude fibre, gross energy and ash contents are significantly
higher (p<0.05) in the improved varieties compared to the local varieties. The antinutrient contents of the
improved varieties are generally lower significantly (p<0.05) when compared to the local varieties, although,
phytate is an exception. The mineral content showed varying differences. Calcium and magnesium, however,
are significantly higher in the improved varieties compared to the local varieties while potassium show no
significant difference (p>0.05) between the five varieties. In conclusion, the result of this research suggests that
the improved varieties are indeed better than the local varieties.
Key words: Antinutrient, cowpea, improved varieties, local varieties, mineral composition, proximate,
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A.O. Owolabi, U.S. Ndidi, B.D. James and F.A. Amune, . Proximate, Antinutrient and Mineral Composition of Five Varieties (Improved and Local) of Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, Commonly Consumed in Samaru Community, Zaria-Nigeria. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, (2): 70-72.
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