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Evaluation Of The Proximate And Vitamins Compositions Of Dioscorea villosa In Ifitedunu, Anambra State

ABSTRACT

 Dioscorea villosa was gotten from Ifitedunu in Dunukofia LGA of Anambra State. The proximate and vitamin compositions of Dioscorea villosa were analyzed. Proximate composition revealed varying quantities of protein, moisture, fats, carbohydrate, ash and fiber content with carbohydrate having the highest value of 70.82% and fibre having the lowest value of 0.56%. While in the vitamin composition, ascorbic acid was the highest with 68.76±0.00mg/kg with pyridoxine having the lowest value of 0.24±0.00mg/kg. Conclusively from the finding of our research work, Dioscorea villosa should be recommended for daily consumption because of its high level of ascorbic acid in order to prevent scurvy in children and adults.

Keywords: Dioscore villosa, proximate, vitamins, Anambra