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Nutritional Analysis of the Three Commonly Consumed Varieties of Benni Seeds (Sesame Seeds) in Plateau State, Nigeria

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  • Nimram Dindam Pius

    (Biochemistry Department, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Damla Faith Umbule

    (Biochemistry Department, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Larry Barde Auta

    (Biochemistry Department, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Ajiji Esther Akutse

    (Biochemistry Department, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Daniel Nanle Ngukop

    (Biochemistry Department, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Gayus Sale Dafur

    (Department of Biology, Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria)

  • Riyang Zakka

    (Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Federal University, Wukari)

  • Solomon Samuel Choji

    (Biochemistry Department, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study analyzed the nutritional composition of three varieties of Benni seeds (white, large black, and small black) from Plateau State, Nigeria. The proximate analysis of the samples was determined using methods described by the Association of Analytical Chemists (2018). Proximate analysis revealed no significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) in ash, crude fibre, crude protein, lipids, and moisture content among the varieties, but a significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) in carbohydrate content. White Benni seeds had the highest crude fibre (32.37±0.04), large black seeds the highest carbohydrate (3.21±0.02) and lipid (34.02±0.02), and small black seeds the highest moisture (5.40±0.03), crude protein (31.10±0.23), and ash (7.80±0.02). Mineral analysis showed calcium and phosphorus in all samples, with significant variation (p ≤ 0.05) in calcium, but not phosphorus. All three varieties were low in mineral content.

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  • Nimram Dindam Pius & Damla Faith Umbule & Larry Barde Auta & Ajiji Esther Akutse & Daniel Nanle Ngukop & Gayus Sale Dafur & Riyang Zakka & Solomon Samuel Choji, 2025. "Nutritional Analysis of the Three Commonly Consumed Varieties of Benni Seeds (Sesame Seeds) in Plateau State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(2), pages 1077-1087, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:2:p:1077-1087
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