The nutritive value of some Nigerian leafy green vegetables—Part 1: Vitamin and mineral contents

The Effect of Processing Methods on Mineral (Iron, Zinc, Copper and Calcium) Composition of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia Occidentalis) Leaves and Its Product, the Leaf Curd

“…The lower copper (Cu) content (38.7μg/g) of the processed leaves than the fresh leaves (200µg/g) could be due to processing, which further reduced the amount present. The zinc levels of the processed fluted pumpkin leaf (49.21-56.02 μg) differed from reports on frequently consumed leafy vegetable like Vernoniaamyadalina (bitter leaf) {0.01 mg} (11) . This might be due to the type of processing done and soil type.…”

Assessment of metals pollution in some herbs from Kano metropolis

“…The lowest level of Manganese was 1.93mg/kg in Leptadenia hastate of Sharada and highest was 20.19mg/kg in Ricinus communis of Jakara. Hassan and Umar (2006) reported manganese value of 11.60 mg/100g, Hussain et al, (2013) reported a range of 0.26mg/kg to 3.43mg/kg while range of 15mg/100g to 115mg/100g in some leafy vegetables found in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria was reported by Ifon and Bassir, (1979). Soil Manganese ranges from 140.62±6.87 to 241.77±1.37mg/kg in Watari and Jakara respectively.…”

Assessment of the Effect of Drying Methods on Pumpkin (<i>Telferia occidentalis</i>) Leaves

“…The results obtained indicate that tunnel solar dried vegetables contain more fiber than cabinet solar dried and sun dried vegetables. Dietary fiber in vegetables increase bulk and reduces food transit time in alimentary canal and incidence of constipation and other related diseases [18]. Fiber is useful for maintaining bulk, motility and increasing intestinal tract.…”