Biochemical Profile of flamboyant (Delonix regia) seeds obtained in Akure, Nigeria

The nutritional and antinutritional compositions (phytochemical, proximate, mineral, digestibility, functional properties, phytate, tannins and oxalate.) of Delonix regia seed were determined. The results showed that the sample has high protein content, Ca, Na, Mg, K and Fe. Biological value (BV) - 76.24, net protein utilization (NPU) - 60.99 and net protein value (NPV) - 46.50, WAC 200%, OAC 98%, FC 4.3% and LGC 7%.  The sample showed the presence of some bioactive substances, the implication of this is that the extract may be suitable for treatment of several ailments in human and animals. The results also depicted the presence of antinutrients; it would be advisable to properly process the seed before consumption. The implications of the results were discussed.