b)
Proximate composition
The methods of the Association of Official
Analytical Chemists (AOAC, 1990) were used for
proximate analysis. Moringa flour samples (5 grams)
was used for determination of moisture content by
weighing in crucible and drying in oven at 105oC, until a
constant weight was obtained. Determination of ash
content was done by ashing at 550oC
for 3h. The Kjeldah
method was
used to determine the protein content. The
crude fibre content of the samples was determined by
digestion method and the fat was done by Soxhlet
extraction method. All determinations were done in
triplicate.