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Studies on phenolic content and proximate analysis of the leaves of <i>Cadaba farinosa</i> (Capparaceae) grown in Lake Chad Research Institute, Borno State, Nigeria


Nasir K. Askira
Hassan B. Yesufu
Garba T. Mohammed
Hananiyyah Hamza
Samiu A. Yusuff

Abstract

The study aimed at investigating the total phenolic content and the proximate composition of the leaves of Cadaba farinosa. with a view to validate its nutritional and medicinal benefit to man. The plant material was collected from the Lake Chad Research Institute in Borno State, Nigeria. Proximate analysis was conducted following methods of Association of Official Analytical Chemists. The percentage values of moisture, ash, protein, fibre and carbohydrate available were 4.40, 25.32, 13.39, 7.25 and 36.76 respectively. The total phenolic content of the plant was 173.91 mg/g GAE. Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids and anthraquinones were found present in the plant material. In conclusion, the study of the leaves of C. farinosa revealed moderate to high composition of very important food nutrients.

Keywords: Proximate analysis; Phyto-constituents; Phenolic content; Cadaba farinosa


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