Authors : A.A. Yusuf, S. Adewuyi and A.A. Lasisi
Abstract: Proximate composition of leaves, meals and oils of fluted pumpkin and melon were determined by AOAC methods of analysis (1984). Both meals were found to be richer in protein, fat, carbohydrate and mineral elements than leaves. Melon meal was however, higher in protein and fat; but lower in moisture, carbohydrate, fibre and ash contents than fluted pumpkin meal. Both leaves are found to be good source of vitamin C (100 � 105mg/100g).The quality of both oils were almost the same except in free fatty acid, para-anisidin and acid values. Mineral elements composition were determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), except Na, and K (Flame photometer was used). Both leaves and meals have very low level of trace metals.
A.A. Yusuf, , S. Adewuyi and A.A. Lasisi , 2006. Physico-Chemical Composition of Leaves, Meals and Oils of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) and Melon (Citrillus vulgaris). Agricultural Journal, 1: 32-35.