Abstract:
The antinutritional composition of leafs and stem bark s
.
longepedunculata
were investigated using standard analytical methods.
The leafs and stem bark of
S. longepedunculata
was air dried and the
sample was pulverized for the determination of anti
-
nutritive contents. The
antinutritional continents viz phytate, oxalate, nitrate
and cyanide were
determined in this investigation. Nitrate content was significantly (p<0.001)
found to be abundant in both the leafs and stem bark followed by cyanide
(p<0.01). Phytate and oxalate were found to be non
-
significant (p>0.05) in
both the leaf
s and stem bark. In conclusion, the result of the present study
shows that both the leafs and stem bark can be consumed without any
restriction. However, consumption in large amount with higher level of
these anti
-
nutrients should be avoided.
