phytate levels have been reported by Mulimani et al.
(2003) and Marfo et al. (1990). Oxalate is a dicarboxilic
acid anion present as insoluble salts of potassium, sodium
and ammonium or as calcium oxalate. It can be toxic
when consumed in large quantities. Thus, a reduction in
its level through fermentation is quite beneficial to the
feeding value of corn cobs. The ash content which is
defined as the total mineral was seen to have increased
in value. Specific analysis of the mineral elements showed
changes in calcium, potassium and zinc. This could be
attributed to the effect of fermentation on reducing the
levels of antinutrients; phytate and oxalate which increase
the bioavailability of mineral elements