Science Journal of Microbiology
March 2012, Volume 2012, ISSN: 2276-626X
© Author(s) 2012. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Research Article
BENISEEDS (Sesamum indicum Linn.) PREPARATION TREATMENTS THAT AFFECT PROXIMATE ANALYSIS, PHYTOCHEMICAL, AND MINERAL VALUES
Momoh, A.O, Adebolu, T.T, Ogundare A.O
Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Accepted 7 September 2012; Available Online 16 September, 2012
doi: 10.7237/sjmb/223
Abstract:
Beniseeds, also called sesame seed can be prepared in different ways to alter its nutritive and medicinal value. Here, beniseeds were prepared by roasting, boiling, and open fermentation. The proximate analysis compositon, mineral content, and phytochemical quantities varied by preparation treatment relative to the untreated fresh seeds. Open fermentation best decreased anti-nutrient and alkaloid quantities while simultaneously increasing the extractable protein content. These results provide a nutritional data base for a local seed stock and quantitatively demonstrate how preparative techniques can be applied to increase the human consumption value of beniseeds as well as its medicinal properties.
Keyword:Beniseeds(Sesamum indicum Linn.), Proximate Analysis,Phytochemical and Mineral Values.