This study determined the chemical composition of Phoenix dactylifera seed. Proximate, vitamin and mineral contents of the seed were analysed using standard methods. The result of the proximate composition showed that the seed contained 4.335%ash, 6.720% moisture, 13.100% fat, 6.430% fibre, 5.300% protein, 64.115% carbohydrate, 1664.755KJ/g energy value. The mineral composition results were 160.000mg/kg sodium, 138.000mg/kg potassium 250.000mg/kg calcium, 330.020mg/kg magnesium, 1.780mg/kg iron, 1.980mg/kg zinc, 17.100mg/kg phosphorus, 0.040mg/kg manganese, and 0.490mg/kg copper. Vitamin composition results of the seed were vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C with values – 1.002mg/g, 0.720mg/g, 0.610mg/g and 39.000mg/g respectively. Phoenix dactylifera seed is rich in beneficial nutritive compounds and energy values as shown by the results. This study has revealed the immense nutritional value of Phoenix dactylifera seed.
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