Comparative Analysis on The Proximate and Mineral Compositions of Musa Paradisiaca Peels, Stems and Leaves

Abstract

This study was carried out to do a comparative analysis on proximate and mineral compositions of Musa paradisiaca peels, stems and leaves. Proximate result showed that moisture, crude protein, ether extract, ash, crude fibre and energy in Musa paradisiaca peel were; 13.40 %, 6.33 %, 1.71 %, 10.76 %, 14.61 % and 2910.7 kcal/kg while those for Musa paradisiaca leaves; moisture (15.09 %), crude protein (5.02 %), ether extract (0.81 %), ash (8.45 %), crude fibre (16.30 %), energy (2510.8 kcal/kg) and Musa paradisiaca stems; moisture (18.05 %, crude protein (3.63 %), ether extract (1.45 %), ash (7.55 %), crude fiber (16.91 %) and energy (2110.7 kcal/kg). Crude protein, ether extract, ash, and energy values were higher in Musa paradisiaca peel, intermediate in Musa paradisiaca leaves and lower in Musa paradisiaca stems (p˂0.05) except for crude fibre composition which was highest in Musa paradisiaca leaves compared to Musa paradisiaca peels and Musa paradisiaca stems. Calcium, phosphorus and potassium values varied from 395.7 - 556.7 mg/100g, 188.3 - 310.2 mg/100g and 404.1 - 838.91 mg/100g respectively. Magnesium (86.73 - 140.3 mg/100g), zinc (30.90 - 97.94 mg/100g), manganese (8.42 - 18.56 mg/100g) and copper (6.06 - 10.22 mg/100g). Result showed that Musa paradisiaca peels contains high levels of minerals compared to Musa paradisiaca stems and leaves. It was concluded that Musa paradisiaca peels can serve as a good source of energy when used to replace some conventional energy feedstuffs. Its utilization may further help to reduce the cost of production and boost livestock farming.