Protein is important for growth, maintenance and protection of the body. Both adequacy of
protein quantity and protein quality in the diet are important to guarantee obtaining all the …

Physico-chemical properties of Roselle calyces (Hibiscus subdariffa) indicated that moisture
content, protein, fat, fiber and ash were 12.81%, 7.51%, 0.46%, 11.17% and 11.24 …

It is estimated that about 7000 plant species and a large number of cultivars and varieties
have been cultivated for consumption in human history. However,< 0.5% of these currently …

There is increasing interest in finding new food sources to alleviate malnutrition in
develo** countries. Nine little known legumes (Mallotus subulatus (white variety), Cassia …

Cowpeas are grown for their leaves and grains both of which are used as relish or side
dishes together with the staple food. Little information is available on the nutritional quality of …

Cowpea is a drought-tolerant legume consumed as a high-quality plant protein source in
many parts of the world. In this study, crude protein contents, Osborne fractions, in vitro …

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a well‐known and widely used herb, which contains several
interesting bioactive constituents and possesses health‐promoting properties. The …

Ten cultivars of cowpea grown in the screen house facility at Botanical garden, University of
Ilorin, Nigeria were evaluated for genetic similarity and variability. Data were collected on …

The proximate composition and functional properties of three edible mushroom (Ganoderma
spp., Omphalotus olearius (DC.) Sing. and Hebeloma mesophaeum (Pers.) Quél.) flours …

Field experiments were carried out in 2007 and 2008 growing seasons at the Delta State
University, Asaba Campus Teaching and Research Farm to screen six cultivars of cowpea …