Proximate analysis of <i>Lepidium sativum</i> leaves

Abstract

Proximate analysis of Lepidium Sativum leaves was carried out. The leaves were analyzed using standard procedures and the following results were obtained; moisture (81.85±0.85%), crude protein (5.82±0.07%), fiber (8.69±0.01%), and appreciable percentage of lipid (1.01±0.01%), Ash (3.25±0.03%) and Carbohydrate (8.08±0.02%). The result indicated that lepidium sativum have high amounts of proteins, fats and fiber. Therefore, this plant is recommended for consumers as vegetable in their diet so as to meet up the body nutrients demand.

Keywords: Proximate analysis, Lepidium sativum,