Levels of Crude Proteins and Some Inorganic Elements in Selected Green Vegetables of Dar es Salaam

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dc.creatorRaja, T. K.
dc.creatorOthman, Othman C.
dc.creatorBahemuka, T. E.
dc.date2016-09-25T18:54:56Z
dc.date2016-09-25T18:54:56Z
dc.date1997
dc.date.accessioned2018-03-27T08:55:04Z
dc.date.available2018-03-27T08:55:04Z
dc.descriptionEight green vegetables commonly grown in Dar es Salaam were analyzed for their contents of crude proteins, 4 macro minerals (Mg, K, Ca and Na) and 7 heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Mn, Cr and Fe). The values of crude proteins ranged between 1.03-5.23% on fresh weight. These vegetables were found to be rich in macro minerals. The levels of Pb and Cd in some vegetables were above the permissible limits recommended by FAO/WHO. Overall data have, however, indicated that consumption of these vegetables is unlikely to pose any health hazard to the consumer, as these vegetables are good sources of some other essential elements.
dc.identifierRaja, T.K., Othman, O.C. and Bahemuka, T.E., 1997. Levels of crude proteins and some inorganic elements in selected green vegetables of Dar es Salaam. Journal of food science and technology, 34(5), pp.419-422.
dc.identifier0022-1155
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4279
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4279
dc.languageen
dc.publisherAssociation of Food Scientists and Technologists
dc.subjectQuantitative analysis
dc.subjectQualitative analysis
dc.subjectNutritive value
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.subjectVegetable
dc.subjectChemical composition
dc.subjectProtein content
dc.subjectInorganic element
dc.subjectHeavy metal
dc.subjectToxicity
dc.subjectCrude protein
dc.subjectAfrica
dc.titleLevels of Crude Proteins and Some Inorganic Elements in Selected Green Vegetables of Dar es Salaam
dc.typeJournal Article

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