CHEMICAL AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF THE RAW SEEDS OF MACROTYLOMA CHRYSANTHUM

The paper presents chemical and nutritional information on the underutilised seeds of M. chrysanthum. Chemical analyses show that the seeds are not rich in lipids and hence have a low energy value. The seeds were found to be rich in some essential amino acids (especially lysine), macroelements (Na, K, Mg) and ascorbic acid. The antinutrient levels of tannin, phytic acid and hydrogen cyanide were found to be low hence the seeds could be considered to be nutritionally good