Then, samples were passed through a 0.85 mm sieve and
stored at 4 _C in plastic bags until analysis. P. columbina composition in dry base was: protein: 24.61 g 100 g_1, fat: 0.25 g 100 g_1, ash: 6.46 g 100 g_1, total dietary fiber: 48.09 g 100 g_1 and moisture 12.79 g 100 g_1. Maize grits composition in dry base was: protein: 8.92 g 100 g_1, fat: 0.27 g 100 g_1, ash: 0.28 g 100 g_1, carbohydrates: 83.14 g 100 g_1 and moisture 7.39 g 100 g_1.