International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 4, Issue 9, September 2014 1 ISSN 2250-3153 www.ijsrp.org Proximate Analysis, Characterisation and Utilization of Bambara Nut Oil (Mmanu – Okpa) Emendu, Nnamdi B.* , Emendu, Ebele Rita**...
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International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 4, Issue 9, September 2014 1 ISSN 2250-3153 www.ijsrp.org Proximate Analysis, Characterisation and Utilization of Bambara Nut Oil (Mmanu – Okpa) Emendu, Nnamdi B.* , Emendu, Ebele Rita** * B.Sc., M. Sc Ed, PhD., N.C.E, Chemistry Department, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State, Nigeria. ** PGDE, B. Sc., Production Technology Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Anambra State, Nigeria. Abstract- This work is on Proximate analysis, characterization and utilization of bambara nut oil (Mmanu –Okpa). Bambara groundnut was collected from a local market and analysised. The bambara groundnut has many content, such as carbohydrate, protein ash, water, and oil. The emphasis of this study is on the oil. From the analysis it shows that bambara nut is not an oily seed. As it has high carbohydrate and protein, it is very nutritious and good for human consumption. It can serve as a food supplement. Henc
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