Fibre and Vitamin C Content of Water Leaf
Student: Achuoboro Godwin Ero (Project, 2025)
Department of Biochemistry
Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State
Abstract
Vegetables have added great economic and nutritional value to Nigeria due to their significant
importance gained over two decades. One of these plants is waterleaf (Talinum triangulare)
has become crucial in the field of research for its culinary and medicinal benefits
and for providing essential nutrition such as vitamins and minerals as well as phytochemicals.
This study was focused on the determination of vitamin C and fiber content of waterleaf
(Talinum triangulare). The primary objectives of this study were to determine the waterleaf's
(Talinum triangulare) vitamin C and fiber content. The results of the analysis showed an
average of 12.85% fiber content and 13.00 mg/g of vitamin C. These results exceeded those
from earlier research that validated waterleaf as a dietary and therapeutic resource. Without a
doubt, waterleaf can be used in food and medicine since it is a strong source of fiber and vitamin
C.
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
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- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
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- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 240
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