International Journal of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Assessment of the Effect of Drying Methods on Pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis) Leaves

    Muhammad Muktar Namadi, Nwanya Uzoma Sarah

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 42-45
    Received: 10 June 2017
    Accepted: 30 June 2017
    Published: 2 August 2017
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    Abstract: The effect of solar and sun drying on the nutritional composition of Telferia occidentalis was evaluated. Direct sun drying was carried out under the sun, while cabinet solar and tunnel solar dryer were used for the drying of the vegetable sample. Proximate and mineral analysis were carried out on the vegetable sample after drying for six days. The... Show More