Analyses of the leaf, fruit and seed of Thaumatococcus daniellii (Benth): Exploring Potential Uses
Thaumatococcus daniellii is an economic plant with versatile uses in Southern Nigeria. The arils attached to the seeds contain thaumatin, a non-sugar sweetener and taste modifier. This study examined the chemical constituents of the leaf, fruit and seed of T. daniellii. The fresh fruit, on weight basis, consists of 4.8% aril, 22.8% seed, and 72.4% fleshy part. The leaf contained (per 100 g):...
Published at Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Volume 17 (6)
Issue DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2014.849.854
Pages 849-854
Shalom Nwodo Chinedu*, Adetayo Y. Oluwadamisi, Samuel T. Popoola, Bolaji J. David and Tamunotonyesia Epelle
Chinedu Shalom » Shalom Nwodo Chinedu, a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is a faculty in the Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. Professor Chinedu is a seasoned academic, researcher and University administrator. He has been actively engaged in University education since 1992. He is the immediate past Director of the African... view full profile