Published July 25, 2008
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NUTRITIONAL AND ANTINUTRITIONAL VALUES OF ARMYWORMS (NOCTUIDAE SPODOPTERA SPP)
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- 1. Department of General Studies, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State
- 2. Department of Zoology, University of Ado Ekiti, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
- 3. Department of Crop Production, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State
- 4. Department of Extension and Management, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State
Description
The nutrition and antinutrition of Noctuidae spodoptera spp were examined using standard methods of analyses. From the results, it was found out that protein content of the caterpillar was high (mean value, 24.30 %), while fat, NFE, moisture, ash and fibre ranged thus mean value (%): 1.22, 48.33, 22.70, 1.88 and 1.58. Sodium (662.20 mgkg-1), Calcium (415.25 mgkg-1) and Magnessium (345.28 mgkg-1) were relatively high. Nickel (2.42 mgkg-1) was the least mineral present. The results also showed that the sample consist on antinutrients. It would be recommended that adequate processing should be ensured before consumption.
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