SOME NUTRIENTS AND ANTI-NUTRIENTS COMPONENTS OF PTERYGOTA MACROCARPA SEED FLOUR

The potential of Pterygota macrocarpa to serve as raw material source for industrial applications, domestic consumption and animal feedstock formulation to reduce overburden of few seed was assess by this study. Two seed forms; whole and dehulled seeds were analysed for proximate composition, minerals contents and antinutrient properties. Extracted seed-oils were characterized. The results indicate that the seed is a potential source of oil suitable for industrial applications while the mineral components are in favour of its application in feedstock. The seed is a good source of phosphorous, potassium and zinc. The keep value of the seed is good because of the low moisture content which will ease its preservation. However, domestic application of the seed is limited by low protein content, high content of phytate (approximately 7%) and tannins (1.6 - 2.4%). The amino contents, lipid profile, fatty acid content study and development of appropriate processing to reduce the antinutrient properties may further reveal the potential domestic application of the seed.