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    Jennifer Ogechi presented on the phytochemical analysis and mineral composition of pawpaw seeds. She analyzed samples of pawpaw seeds purchased from a market to estimate their phytochemical and mineral content. Her analysis found that the seeds contained phytochemicals like tannins, saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. She also found minerals like copper, magnesium, zinc, and manganese present in the seeds. Her results indicate that pawpaw seeds have beneficial phytochemicals and minerals that could be utilized in food and supplements for health benefits.

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    Jennifer Ogechi presented on the phytochemical analysis and mineral composition of pawpaw seeds. She analyzed samples of pawpaw seeds purchased from a market to estimate their phytochemical and mineral content. Her analysis found that the seeds contained phytochemicals like tannins, saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. She also found minerals like copper, magnesium, zinc, and manganese present in the seeds. Her results indicate that pawpaw seeds have beneficial phytochemicals and minerals that could be utilized in food and supplements for health benefits.

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    PROJECT PRESENTATION

    ON

    PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND


    MINERAL COMPOSITION OF PAWPAW
    SEED

    BY

    IKARAOHA, JENNIFER OGECHI


    (NS/BCH/19/59833)
    INTRODUCTION
    Pawpaw is a spermatophyte (seed plant). Papaya seed is one of the seeds
    considered waste by individuals who consume the flesh. Papaya seed are small,
    blackish when matured and whitish when not matured. The seed is enclosed in a
    sac of liquid.

    Minerals are substances that are naturally present in the earth’s crust and are
    not formed by animals and plants. Minerals occur in food both in organic and
    inorganic compounds. The major organic compounds includes carbohydrates,
    phosphates, chlorides and sulphates of sodium, calcium, potassium and
    magnesium.

    Phytochemicals are chemical substances that occur naturally in food. Most


    phytochemicals are beneficial to health while some others are not and are
    considered food toxicants. Phytochemicals like alkaloids, tannins, saponins and
    flavonoids are of medical importance and are commonly used in herbal medicine.
    AIM AND OBJECTIVES
    The aim of this work was to estimate the
    phytochmical and mineral composition of
    paw paw seed sold in commercial markets.

    SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
    This work was done to;
    Estimate the phytochemical present in
    paw paw seed.
    Estimate the mineral composition of paw
    paw seed.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS
    Sample Collection
    Pawpaw seeds were purchased from Afor-Oba Market,
    Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State,
    Nigeria.
    Sample Preparation
    Dried pawpaw seeds before purchased were visually
    inspected. Defective tubers were manually removed and
    discarded. Only healthy seeds were selected. The seeds
    were weighed out in portions washed thoroughly in two
    changes of clean water and drained prior to use for the
    studies. Mineral composition was determined by the
    methods described by Rutkowsi et al and Adrian, 1973,
    respectively.
    RESULTS
    Table 1: Results of Phytochemical Analysis of Pawpaw
    seeds

    PARAMETERS RESULT
    Phytate 23.10%

    Saponin 8.90%

    Flavonoid 86.60%

    Alkaloid 56.60%

    Tannin 10.10%
    Table 4.2: Results of Mineral Composition of Pawpaw
    Seeds

    PARAMETERS TEST/100G RESULT

    Cu (ppm) 1.655

    Co (ppm) 0.216

    Cr (ppm) 0.00

    Mg (ppm) 1.250

    Fe (ppm) 0.456

    Zn (ppm) 1.594

    Mn (ppm) 0.502
    DISCUSSION
    The outcome of the phytochemical and mineral content of pawpaw
    seeds has been established. Mineral composition was determined by
    the methods described by Rutkowsi et al and Adrian, 1973, respectively.

    The result shows the phytochemical results obtained from the


    screening of pawpaw seed samples. The result recorded that Tannin
    recorded 10.10%, Saponin 8.90%, Phytate 23.10mg/g, Flavoniod
    86.60%, and Alkaloid 56.60%. The outcome of the mineral analysis
    showed the highest value on Copper (Cu) (1.655), magnesium (Mg) with
    (1.250), Zinc (Zn) (1.594) with Chromium (Cr) (0.000) having the lowest
    value on the proximate analysis rang.

     The results of this present study have shown that pawpaw seed has
    quality phytocmeicals and minerals which are beneficial to health and
    food industry. Therefore there is need to utilize this phytochemicals and
    minerals in our daily food and drug supplements.
    CONCLUSION
    Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has been
    associated with a reduced risk of many life-style related
    health conditions. Many studies have suggested that
    increasing consumption of plant foods like papaya
    decrease the risk of "Obesity" and overall moderate
    diabetes, heart disease and promote a healthy
    complexion and hair, increased energy, over lower wags
    age- related muscular degeneration:
    The anti- Oxidant caxanthin. found in papaya filters out
    harmful blue light rays and plays protective role in
    health. The risks for developing asthma are lower in
    people who consume a high amount of certain nutrient.
    THANKS
    FOR
    LISTENING

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