Chemical evaluation of Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis

A chemical evaluation of Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis was carried out in five randomly selected restaurants in Calabar. The results showed that both Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis soups have high caloric values and contain adequate levels of essential minerals, vitamins, amin...

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Published in:Toxicological and environmental chemistry 2009-02, Vol.91 (1), p.121-127
Main Authors: Abara, A.E., Obochi, G.O., Malu, S.P., Obi-Abang, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
caloric value
Gnetum
Gnetum africana
minerals
Telferia occidentalis
vitamins
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Summary:A chemical evaluation of Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis was carried out in five randomly selected restaurants in Calabar. The results showed that both Gnetum africana and Telferia occidentalis soups have high caloric values and contain adequate levels of essential minerals, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, and fat, which are needed for a variety of cellular functions in humans, and which would reduce the problem of protein energy malnutrition (PEM).
ISSN:0277-2248
1029-0486
DOI:10.1080/02772240802015523