The effect of processing on the nutrient content of cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) leaves

Vista sencilla de ítem
dc.creatorAchidi, A.U.
dc.creatorAjayi, O.A.
dc.creatorMaziya-Dixon, B.B.
dc.creatorBokanga, M.
dc.date2008-06
dc.date2018-02-06T12:15:24Z
dc.date2018-02-06T12:15:24Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:50:12Z
dc.descriptionLeaves of two varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) – TME1 (local) and TMS30572 (improved) – were subjected to African household processing (heat-treated, pounded and cooked and crushed, ground and cooked) and compared for proximate composition, minerals, vitamins and antinutritional factors. The processing methods had no effect on ash, lipids, protein, fiber, total carbohydrate, carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, copper, zinc and manganese but produced diminution in free sugars (23.2% reduction), ascorbic acid (77.7% reduction), thiamine (37.1% reduction), cyanogenic potential (>99% reduction) and tannin (55.2% reduction;) levels. On the contrary, iron level increased three- to fivefold with grinding but not with the pounding process. This study showed that adequate processing practically detoxifies cassava leaves with considerable nutrient retention, thus enhancing utilization of cassava leaves for human consumption.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/90921
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/114897
dc.languageen
dc.publisherHindawi Limited
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceAchidi, A.U., Ajayi, O.A., Maziya‐Dixon, B. & Bokanga, M. (2008). The effect of processing on the nutrient content of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 32(3), 486-502.
dc.subjectcassava leaves
dc.subjecttannins
dc.subjectcyano-genic glucosides
dc.subjectantinutritional
dc.subjectgrinding
dc.subjectharvest
dc.subjectproximate composition
dc.subjectvitamins
dc.subjectfood science
dc.titleThe effect of processing on the nutrient content of cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) leaves
dc.typeJournal Article

Archivos

Colecciones

Instituto Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (IITA)