Comparative Study of the Antinutrient Constituents of Leaves, Seeds and Pulp of Riped and Unriped Carica Papaya

Student: Caroline Cyril Okon (Project, 2025)
Department of Chemical Sciences
Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osurua, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

Comparative Study of anti-nutritional composition of the leaves, seed and pulp of riped and unripe Carica Papaya plant was carried out using standard analytical methods. The results revealed a statistical significant increase (P0.05) was recorded in oxalate level in the leaves when compared to the riped and unriped fruits. Phytate showed a significant increase (P

Keywords
comparative antinutrient constituents leaves seeds riped unriped carica papaya
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