Proximate Compostion Of Various Shea Nut Kernels

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The proximate analysis carried out on shea nut kernel samples obtained from Illo . Kwanga and, Kwere areas of Kebbi state revealed the following; Crude protein (g/100g)DM; 9.04±0.13 b, 10.00±0.18a and 10.2 ± 0.40c respectively, Moisture Content(g/100g) FP; 6.67 ± 2.89a, 8.33 ± 2.89a and 6.33 ± 3.21a respectively, Ash Content (g/100g) DM; 4.00 ± 1.73a, 5.67 ± 1.15a and 6.33 ± 3.40a respectively. Crude Lipid content (g/100g)DM; 2.28± 0.39a , 1.48 ± 0.18bc and 2.10 ± 0.07b respectively, Crude Fibre (g/100g)DM; 0.50 ± 0.14a, 0.33 ± 0.04a and 0.45 ± 0.35a respectively. Total Carbohydrate (g/100g) DM; 77.64±4.26ab, 74.29 ± 1.66c, 78.54 ± 4.58a respectively. The results showed adequate nutrients for both nutrition and health benefits.