ISSN 2169-3048
International Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology ISSN: 2169-3048 Vol. 1 (7), pp.190-193, September, 2012. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Bioavailability of micro and macro-minerals in cockerels fed processed ackee apple seeds in diets
Annongu A. A.1*, Adeloye A. A.1, Atteh J. O.1, Joseph J. K.2, Toye A. A.1, Kayode R. M. O.2, Adeyina O. A.1, Ogunbode A. A.3, Okukpe K. M.1 and Adeyemi K. D.1
1Unit of Nutritional Biochemistry and Toxicology, Department of Animal Production, P. M. B 1515 University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
2Division of Microbial Biotechnology, Department of Home Economics and Food Science, University of Ilorin,
Ilorin, Nigeria.
3Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Oyo State College Of Agriculture, P. M. B 10 Igboora,
Oyo State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Received 26 August, 2012; Accepted 03 September, 2012
Abstract
Ackee apple seeds from fruits of ackee trees grown in Ilorin, were processed into meal (AASM) by soaking (48 h), boiling (90 min) followed by addition of glycine and riboflavin to antagonize the toxic principles in ackee namely hypoglycin A and B. The treated AASM was included in diets at 17.50% in a complete randomized design experiment using 96-day old cockerels. Bioavailability and utilization of micro and macro-nutrients in AASM in diets by the cockerels were evaluated comparing with those on the conventional diet. The availability and utilization of the macro-minerals, Ca, Na, K similarly gave values on the treated AASM diets that were comparable or even superior to values on the control diet (P<0.05). The ratios of Na/K and Ca/P obtained were within the limit recommended for good health. Based on the findings of this study, it is concluded that inclusion of treated AASM in diet at 17.50% has no adverse effects on bioavailability and utilization of minerals in the cockerels.
Key words: Ackee apple seeds, treatments, cockerels, minerals availability and utilization.