Qualitative and Quantitative Determination of AntiNutritional Factors of Five Wine Samples

This research was aimed at the qualitative and quantitative determination of three antinutritional factors (Oxalate, Phytate, and Tannins) present in five wine samples produced in Nigeria. The determination of tannin was done using FolinDenis Spectrophotometric method, the determination of oxalate was done through three processes namely; digestion, oxalate precipitatin and permanganate titration. From the result obtained, it was revealed that the five wine samples actually contained these antinutritional factors and these compounds were present in amounts that were not toxic to the human health. Ingestion of the wine samples over a long period of time could increase the antinutritional content and cause serious health challenges that could affect the liver and kidney. Therefore sensitization on the harms of prolonged intake of these wine samples should be a priority to the government. Government should also impose a strict law that will checkmate manufacturers of these drinks so as to make sure that these drinks are properly treated.