Proximate analysis of cowpea Department: Science Technology By: ultimeight Project ID: 6236 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is one of several species of the widely cultivated genus Vigna. Four cultivated subspecies are recognized:• Vigna unguiculata subsp. cylindrica Catjang• Vigna unguiculata subsp. dekindtiana• Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipeda/is Yardlong bean• Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata Black-eyed pea, Roasted beans was studied for its proximate composition. The nutrition related parameters studied were moisture, ash, crude protein, Crude lipid, crude fiber, crude fat, total carbohydrates, Protein content was 18.24%,Crude fat was 1.90%, crude fiber (0.4%), ash (0.40%), carbohydrates by estimation was 77.36%., moisture content (1.70%) and lipid (1.90%). The research results can be used for investigators and food companies for the recipe development of bean processed foods, including fortified products. Keywords: Proximate composition, Roasted beans. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels