Preliminary, phytochemical analysis and minerals present in Moringa Oleifera seed oil
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Moringa Oleifera seed, Phytochemicals, minerals, ethanolAbstract
Moringa Oleifera seed is one of the plants that is rapidly gaining popularity because of the numerous benefits associated with it. This study aims to determine the phytochemical analysis and mineral content using standard methods. The qualitative screening of phytochemicals in ethanol seed extracts of Moringa Oleifera showed the presenceAlkaloid, Saponins, Flavonoid, Terpenoid, Steroids, Amino acids. , the seed can be used as a food supplement to increase the nutritional composition of foods lacking protein, carbohydrate and lipid.
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