Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia
Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.) is an underutilized pseudo-cereal with excellent nutritional and functional properties. The nutritional compositions, anti-nutritional and mineral content of two Amaranth species were evaluated by using standard procedures. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used for nu...
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| description | Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.) is an underutilized pseudo-cereal with excellent nutritional and functional properties. The nutritional compositions, anti-nutritional and mineral content of two Amaranth species were evaluated by using standard procedures. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used for nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content with two treatments and five replications. The nutritional compositions of Amaranthus cruentus and Amaranthus hypochondriacus were shown a significant difference (p<0.05) in mean scores excepting moisture content. Phytate and oxalate content of A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus were shown a significant difference (p<0.05), but tannin content did not show a significant difference (p<0.05). The calcium, iron and zinc content of A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus were shown a significant difference (p<0.05) in mean, scores. The Amaranth grain species were rich in crude protein, fat and fiber as compared to common cereal grains (maize, sorghum, rice, teff and wheat). A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus can contribute minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc, which are very important for human nutrition. The results of the current study indicate that A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus can provide better nutritional values and mineral content with a minimum value of anti-nutrients that are very important to minimize binds and block the absorption of certain minerals, such as iron, zinc and calcium. Using A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus alone and with other cereals should be encouraged and recommended for consumption to increase the nutritional composition of diets and decrease food security problem in a study areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-083a2550910d4fa28f7f84f4506a18e12023-02-03T12:32:52ZengIJARIT Research FoundationInternational Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology2224-06162022-12-01122364010.3329/ijarit.v12i2.64075Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern EthiopiaWasihun Wale Eyesa0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0924-1727Tuma Ayele Yadda1Ermais Dureto Badebo2Melese Lema Tessema3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2704-5930South Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, Po.box: 2228, Arba Minch, EthiopiaSouth Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box: 2228, Arba Minch, EthiopiaSouth Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box: 2228, Arba Minch, EthiopiaSouth Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, P.O. Box: 2228, Arba Minch, EthiopiaAmaranth (Amaranthus sp.) is an underutilized pseudo-cereal with excellent nutritional and functional properties. The nutritional compositions, anti-nutritional and mineral content of two Amaranth species were evaluated by using standard procedures. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used for nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content with two treatments and five replications. The nutritional compositions of Amaranthus cruentus and Amaranthus hypochondriacus were shown a significant difference (p<0.05) in mean scores excepting moisture content. Phytate and oxalate content of A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus were shown a significant difference (p<0.05), but tannin content did not show a significant difference (p<0.05). The calcium, iron and zinc content of A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus were shown a significant difference (p<0.05) in mean, scores. The Amaranth grain species were rich in crude protein, fat and fiber as compared to common cereal grains (maize, sorghum, rice, teff and wheat). A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus can contribute minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc, which are very important for human nutrition. The results of the current study indicate that A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus can provide better nutritional values and mineral content with a minimum value of anti-nutrients that are very important to minimize binds and block the absorption of certain minerals, such as iron, zinc and calcium. Using A. cruentus and A. hypochondriacus alone and with other cereals should be encouraged and recommended for consumption to increase the nutritional composition of diets and decrease food security problem in a study areas.https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/IJARIT/article/view/64075/43717amaranth speciesanti-nutritionalmineral contentsnutritional compositions |
| spellingShingle | Wasihun Wale Eyesa Tuma Ayele Yadda Ermais Dureto Badebo Melese Lema Tessema Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology amaranth species anti-nutritional mineral contents nutritional compositions |
| title | Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_full | Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_short | Evaluation of nutritional, anti-nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in Gamo and Konso zone, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_sort | evaluation of nutritional anti nutritional and mineral content of amaranths species grown in gamo and konso zone southern ethiopia |
| topic | amaranth species anti-nutritional mineral contents nutritional compositions |
| url | https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/IJARIT/article/view/64075/43717 |
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