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Characterisation and Nutritional Potentials of Rhynchophorus phoenicis Larva Consumed in Congo-Brazzaville
J.M. Nzikou, F. Mbemba, M. Mvoula-Tsiéri, B. Diabangouaya-Batéla, K.E. Malela, A. Kimbonguila, C.B. Ndangui, N.P. Pambou-Tobi, Th. Silou and S. Desobry
Corresponding Author: Jean Mathurin N'ZIKOU
Submitted: 2010 April, 01
Accepted: 2010 April, 09
Published: 2010 May, 20 |
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In this study, the proximate composition and physicochemical analyses were carried out on the larva
and extracted oil of Rhynchophorus phoenicis. The results showed that the larva contained 0% moisture, 24%
crude protein, 6.3% ash, 68.5% fat and 1.2% carbohydrate. The larvas were found to be good sources of
minerals. Sodium (832.59±0.5 mg/100g) was the highest, followed in descending order by magnesium
(132.7±0.20 mg/100g), calcium (72.4±0.72mg/100g) and potassium (22.89±1.7 mg/100g). The physical
properties of the oil extracts showed the state to be semi-solid at room temperature. The oil w as found to
contain high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic (up to 41.20%) and linoleic (up to 12.50%). The
dominant saturated acid was palmitic (up to 31.10%). The oil extracts exhibited good physicochemical
properties and could be useful as edible oils and for industrial applications.
Key words: DSC, Essential fatty acid, oil yield, physicochemical properties, proximate composition, Rhynchophorus phoenicis,
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J.M. Nzikou, F. Mbemba, M. Mvoula-Tsiéri, B. Diabangouaya-Batéla, K.E. Malela, A. Kimbonguila, C.B. Ndangui, N.P. Pambou-Tobi, Th. Silou and S. Desobry, . Characterisation and Nutritional Potentials of Rhynchophorus phoenicis Larva Consumed in Congo-Brazzaville. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences, (3): Page No: 189-194.
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