Nutrient potentials of two lesser known leafy vegetables (Vitex doniana L. and Sesamum indicum L.)

Bello M. O., . and Asubonteng K., . and Sodamade A., . and Adeniyi S, . Nutrient potentials of two lesser known leafy vegetables (Vitex doniana L. and Sesamum indicum L.). pp. 1993-1999. ISSN 22317546

Two lesser known vegetables Vitex doniana L. and Sesamum indicum L. consumed by the rural dwellers in Savannah region of Nigeria were subjected to chemical analyses in an effort to determine their nutrient potentials. Results showed that V. doniana and S. indicum contained (g/100 g dry weight) moisture (8.04 10.26) crude protein (8.75 18.37) crude fiber (15.58 11.75) crude fat (5.10 6.14) ash (7.92 11.04) and carbohydrate (70.20 54.21) respectively. Ascorbic acid contents (mg/100 g) of the vegetables were 24.60 and 53.80 while nutritive values (Kcal/g) were 361.70 and 345.55 respectively. Both vegetables were also good sources of calcium (3.36 2.00 g/100 g) potassium (1.13 2.04 g/100 g) and iron (0.12 0.67 mg/kg). Copper chromium nickel and zinc were found in trace amount for S. indicum whereas these elements were present below the detection limit for V. doniana leaves. The levels of anti -nutrients in the leaves were found lower than the permissible limits and could not have any adverse nutritional effect on human. Thus the vegetables could complement the conventional ones in enhancing food security and sustainable livelihood.

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Abstract

Two lesser known vegetables Vitex doniana L. and Sesamum indicum L. consumed by the rural dwellers in Savannah region of Nigeria were subjected to chemical analyses in an effort to determine their nutrient potentials. Results showed that V. doniana and S. indicum contained (g/100 g dry weight) moisture (8.04 10.26) crude protein (8.75 18.37) crude fiber (15.58 11.75) crude fat (5.10 6.14) ash (7.92 11.04) and carbohydrate (70.20 54.21) respectively. Ascorbic acid contents (mg/100 g) of the vegetables were 24.60 and 53.80 while nutritive values (Kcal/g) were 361.70 and 345.55 respectively. Both vegetables were also good sources of calcium (3.36 2.00 g/100 g) potassium (1.13 2.04 g/100 g) and iron (0.12 0.67 mg/kg). Copper chromium nickel and zinc were found in trace amount for S. indicum whereas these elements were present below the detection limit for V. doniana leaves. The levels of anti -nutrients in the leaves were found lower than the permissible limits and could not have any adverse nutritional effect on human. Thus the vegetables could complement the conventional ones in enhancing food security and sustainable livelihood.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Vegetables
AGROVOC Term:	Vitex
AGROVOC Term:	Sesamum indicum
AGROVOC Term:	Nutrient status
AGROVOC Term:	Moisture content
AGROVOC Term:	Crude protein
AGROVOC Term:	Crude fibre
AGROVOC Term:	Crude fat
AGROVOC Term:	Ash content
AGROVOC Term:	Carbohydrate content
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/21882

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