Nutritional and antinutritional properties of the leaf of Ardisia solanacea Roxb. (Myrsinaceae) a fodder additive

Shaji P. K., . and Manju S., . and Achuthan Nair G., . and Pratap Chandran R., . and Vysakhi M. V., . Nutritional and antinutritional properties of the leaf of Ardisia solanacea Roxb. (Myrsinaceae) a fodder additive. pp. 324-331. ISSN 22317546

Nutritional and antinutritional properties of the leaf of Ardisia solanacea Roxb. a common shrub found in Kuttanad wetlands Kerala India were analysed to find out its utility as a cattle food additive. The results of proximate analysis revealed the presence of high moisture (67) and ash (25.31) contents. This plant is a good source of protein (31.25) and carbohydrate (7.3). The fat (0.00067) and crude fiber (6.6) contents were found in appreciable quantity. The total energy value was estimated at 154.20 kcal/100g. The mineral analysis revealed the presence of abundant calcium (Ca) (76952 mg/kg) and phosphorus (P) (0.1 g/100g ) recorded the lowest value. The other elements like sodium (Na) (4347 mg/kg) potassium (K) (12637 mg/kg) magnesium (Mg) (2197 mg/kg) zinc (Zn) (11.2 mg/kg) and copper (Cu) (5.7 mg/kg) were also found in sufficient quantity. The total free amino acid content was found to be 26.95 g/500 mg and the in vitro protein digestibility of the leaf was 64.29. The presence of vitamins ascorbic acid (4.44 mg/g) beta carotene (240 mg/ml) and tocopherol (7.29 g/g) were also found in appreciable quantities. The antinutritional factors such as phenols (113.42 g/g) tannins (2.44 g/g) phytic acid (1562.7 mg/100g) trypsin inhibitor unit (4.03mg/g) and lectins (75 mg/ml) were recorded. The leaf of A. solanacea is recommended as a food additive after proper treatments.

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Abstract

Nutritional and antinutritional properties of the leaf of Ardisia solanacea Roxb. a common shrub found in Kuttanad wetlands Kerala India were analysed to find out its utility as a cattle food additive. The results of proximate analysis revealed the presence of high moisture (67) and ash (25.31) contents. This plant is a good source of protein (31.25) and carbohydrate (7.3). The fat (0.00067) and crude fiber (6.6) contents were found in appreciable quantity. The total energy value was estimated at 154.20 kcal/100g. The mineral analysis revealed the presence of abundant calcium (Ca) (76952 mg/kg) and phosphorus (P) (0.1 g/100g ) recorded the lowest value. The other elements like sodium (Na) (4347 mg/kg) potassium (K) (12637 mg/kg) magnesium (Mg) (2197 mg/kg) zinc (Zn) (11.2 mg/kg) and copper (Cu) (5.7 mg/kg) were also found in sufficient quantity. The total free amino acid content was found to be 26.95 g/500 mg and the in vitro protein digestibility of the leaf was 64.29. The presence of vitamins ascorbic acid (4.44 mg/g) beta carotene (240 mg/ml) and tocopherol (7.29 g/g) were also found in appreciable quantities. The antinutritional factors such as phenols (113.42 g/g) tannins (2.44 g/g) phytic acid (1562.7 mg/100g) trypsin inhibitor unit (4.03mg/g) and lectins (75 mg/ml) were recorded. The leaf of A. solanacea is recommended as a food additive after proper treatments.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Myrsinaceae
AGROVOC Term:	Shrubs
AGROVOC Term:	Cattle
AGROVOC Term:	Food additives
AGROVOC Term:	Haemagglutinins
AGROVOC Term:	Minerals
AGROVOC Term:	Nutritional status
AGROVOC Term:	Antinutritional factors
AGROVOC Term:	Proximate analysis
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/22018

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