Y. B. Paiko

Analysis of Cyanide and Essential Mineral Contents in Raw and Processed Cassava from Minna, Nigeria

A. I. Ajai, Y. B. Paiko, J. O. Jacob, M. M. Ndamitso & J. Dauda · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

This study investigated the cyanide and mineral content of raw cassava, white and yellow processed cassava obtained from cassava processing centre located at Gwadabe area of Minna, Niger state. The cyanide content was analysed using the alkaline picrate method while the minerals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22758

Nutritive and Anti-nutritive Composition of Locust Bean Tree Emperor Moth Larvae Bunaea alcinoe (Lepidoptera-saturniidae Stoll 1780) from Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria

B. E. N. Dauda, J. T. Mathew, Y. B. Paiko & M. M. Ndamitso · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The analysis of proximate, mineral, fatty acids and anti-nutritional composition of Bunaea alcinoe were carried out. Results showed that Bunaea alcinoe had moisture 5.03±0.12, crude protein 44.23±0.62, crude lipids 10.85±0.65, crude fibre 11.80±0.27, carbohydrate 22.16±1.09 g100g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7574