Department of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267, Nigeria
Odoemelam, S.A., Department of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267, Nigeria; Osu, C.I., Department of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, P.M.B 7267, Nigeria
Five food grains (groundnut, millet, wheat, guinea corn and breadfruit) commonly consumed in Nigeria were evaluated for their phytochemical contents. The results revealed that the grains contained 0.60-1.24% alkaloid, 0.82-2.27% flavonoid, 0.03-0.05% saponin, 0.50-0.60% tannins, 2.40-2.80% phenols and 0.17-0.30% phytic acid. Dietary implications of these constituents are highlighted.