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http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5511| Title: | Quantification of Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus Contents of Selected Local Dishes in Minna |
| Authors: | Salau, Rasaq Bolakale |
| Keywords: | Local dishes, Minna, Iron, magnesium, Phosphorus, natural remedy, mineral malnutrition |
| Issue Date: | 30-Sep-2012 |
| Publisher: | Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology |
| Citation: | Salau, R. B., Ali - Deba, A., & Jimoh, Y. (2012). Quantification of Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus Contents of Selected Local Dishes in Minna. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 1(3), 33-36. |
| Series/Report no.: | ;1(3), 33-36 |
| Abstract: | Abstract : Selection of eleven (11) different local dishes frequently consumed in Minna, North central part of Nigeria, was based on the food consumption survey carried out in form of questionnaire. The quantity of magnesium and iron was determined using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) while phosphorus was obtained using colorimetric method involving Phospho Vanado Molybdate Complex, after wet ashing method. The result showed iron, magnesium and phosphorus load (mg/100g) ranged from 4.35±0.07 to 10.62±0.04, 131.30±0.09 to 322.40±0.08, 131.30±0.01 to 165.00 ±0.02, respectively. The three mineral loads observed were capable of meeting the required dietary allowance in WHO and FAO standard. Therefore, careful choice among the studied local food will exhibit inherent natural remedy capability for the malnutrition of Iron, magnesium and Phosphorus mineral. |
| URI: | http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5511 |
| ISSN: | 2319-7676 |
| Appears in Collections: | Chemistry |
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