Assessment of the Nutritional Composition of the Fruits of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius)
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| JAFE Vol. 11(1): 22-28, 2024 | |
| Assessment of the Nutritional Composition of the Fruits of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) | |
| Baiyeri, S.O., Adeniji, O.T. and Alli-Balogun, V.O. | |
| Corchorus olitorius is a multipurpose leafy green vegetable with enormous nutritional and nutraceutical advantages. Nutritional quality of the edible portions of crops is largely influenced by genotypes and crop management practices. The study investigated the variation in the nutrient quality of fresh fruits of organically produced Corchorus olitorius accessions. Poultry manure was applied at the rate of 10 tonnes per hectare. Proximate and selected mineral contents of the fresh fruits were assayed. The proximate and mineral contents of the fresh Corchorus fruits were significantly (p<0.05) influenced by accession (cultivar). The crude protein was in the range of 2.4-2.9%, crude fibre 1.6-1.94%, ash 1.46-2.30%, crude fat 0.13-0.18%, carbohydrate 5.14-7.16%, moisture 85.20-89.22%. Co-Ekiti had the highest concentrations of the crude protein, crude fat, ash, carbohydrate, crude fibre and the least moisture content. Manganese (Mn) was in the range of 1.5-5.64mg/100g; Phosphorus (P), 43.25-85.50mg/100g; copper (Cu), 0.13-0.23mg/100g; sodium (Na), 10.92-11.88mg/100g. Co-Ekiti recorded the highest Mn content, Co-Lagos had the highest Na content, while Cu and P concentrations were highest in Co-Osun. Co-Ekiti had the highest concentrations of crude protein, crude fat, ash, crude fibre and recorded the least moisture content. Co-Ekiti demonstrated superior nutrient quality and its production and consumption are recommended. | |
| Keywords: | Corchorus olitorius, minerals, proximate, fruits, vegetable |
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