Proximate Analysis of Processed Cashew Nut (anacardium occidentale l.) An agricultural Processed Food Produce
Authors: Okolotu G. I., Adaigho D.O., Akwenuke O.M., Oluka S.I., Udom E.A., Uguru H.
Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (IJEES), ISSN 1694-4372
Citation: IJEES 7(1): 1-10, 2024-03-04.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10776017
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Type: Original Research
Abstract
The Proximate analysis of the processed cashew nut is of great importance in identifying its major constituents. Prior sample collection and preparation, ash content, moisture content, fat/lipid content, crude fiber, crude protein, and carbohydrate content were proximately analyzed. The processed cashew fruit nut contained 11.0% ash, 4.95% moisture, 30.0% fat, 33.0% crude fiber, 0.36% protein and 20.69% carbohydrate. It was found that the processed cashew fruit nut possesses more crude fiber, lipid and carbohydrate. Based on the finding, extraction of these component nutrients from these processed agricultural food produce and their application in the synthesis of food supplement and ration will help in food supplementation. More improvement in the industrial processing capacity of this agricultural food produce is an ideal recommendation.
Keywords
Proximate Analysis, Cashew Nut, Ash Content, Moisture Content, Fat/Lipid Content, Crude Fiber, Crude Protein, Carbohydrate Content IJEES-7.11-10
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The Proximate analysis of the processed cashew nut is of great importance in identifying its major constituents. Prior sample collection and preparation, ash content, moisture content, fat/lipid content, crude fiber, crude protein, and carbohydrate content were proximately analyzed. The processed cashew fruit nut contained 11.0% ash, 4.95% moisture, 30.0% fat, 33.0% crude fiber, 0.36% protein and 20.69% carbohydrate. It was found that the processed cashew fruit nut possesses more crude fiber, lipid and carbohydrate. Based on the finding, extraction of these component nutrients from these processed agricultural food produce and their application in the synthesis of food supplement and ration will help in food supplementation. More improvement in the industrial processing capacity of this agricultural food produce is an ideal recommendation.