PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF Ficus carica SEEDS

ABSTRACT

The results of the proximate analysis of Ficus carica revealed the presence of residual moisture contents with concentration (5.55 ± 0.78%), ash content (2.25 ± 0.35%), crude fat (34.25 ± 0.06%), crude protein (59.62 ± 0.44%), crude fiber (1.00 ± 0.00%), carbohydrate (2.88 ± 0.98%) and energy caloric value (558.25 ± 0.89%). Therefore the use of the seeds of Ficus carica should be encouraged.

CHAPTER ONE

          INTRODUCTION

1.1     Background of the Study

Ficus carica is semi-tropical in origin. It is a native of Western Asia and Africa. The first creature (Adam and Eve) ate the figs and made a covering

(Clothing) of their naked bodies using the leaves. Ficus carica are highly perishable which must be fully ripped to be of food quality and the over-ripe fruits are detectable by their taste which is a sign of fermentation (Bergand Wiebes, 1992). The seed is cholesterol free. The term free does not connote absolute free but of minute percentage compared to other mineral compose it was also discovered that the fruit contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids as well as a number of phytosterol. Phytosterols are credited with decreasing natural cholesterol synthesis in the body; thus Ficus carica is rich in cellulose. The cellulose is in a form which although not digested but series a useful purpose in the intestine as roughage; thus promoting normal elimination of the waste product (Adeyeye and Adebisi, 2006).

1.2     Aim and Objectives of the Study

Aim

Determining the proximate composition of Ficus carica seed.

Objectives

1)    To determine the moisture content in Ficus carica seeds.

2)    To determine the ash content in Ficus carica seeds

3)    To determine the crude fat content in Ficus carica seeds

4)    To determine the crude protein content in Ficus carica seeds

5)    To determine the crude fiber content in Ficus carica seeds

6)    To determine the total carbohydrate content in Ficus carica seeds

7)    To determine the caloric energy value in Ficus carica seeds

1.3     Scope and Limitation of the Study

The design of this research project is to investigate and determined the proximate composition of Ficus carica seeds. Due to time, inadequate facilities and financial constraint, this research project is limited to determine the proximate composition of Ficus carica seeds.

1.4     Definition of Terms

1) Proximate: - Proximate are used in the analysis of biological materials as a decomposition of a human consumable good into its major constituents.

2)  Composition: - This is the nature of constituents the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.

3)  Ficus carica: - This is a soft, sweet fruit its skin is very thin and has many small seeds inside.

4) Seed: - A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering.

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