Thesis Abstract

The antinutritional composition of leafs and
stem bark s. longepedunculata were investigated using standard analytical
methods.The leafs and stem bark of S. longepedunculata was air dried and
the sample was pulverized for the determination of anti-nutritive contents. The
antinutritional continents viz phytate, oxalate, nitrate and cyanide were
determined in this investigation. Nitrate content was significantly
(p<0.001) found to be abundant in both the leafs and stem bark followed by
cyanide (p<0.01). Phytate and oxalate were found to be non-significant
(p>0.05) in both the leafs and stem bark. In conclusion, the result of the
present study shows that both the leafs and stem bark can be consumed without
any restriction. However, consumption in large amount with higher level of
these anti-nutrients should be avoided

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