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International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation

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Mineral, vitamin and phytochemical determination of some wild Macrofungi collected from Gwandu emirate, Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria

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The study was done to determine the Mineral, Vitamin and Phytochemical content of some wild macrofungi collected from Gwandu emirate, Kebbi state, Nigeria. Mushrooms are macrofungi with unique fruiting body. Due to their abundance in practically all regions of Nigeria, they have continued to spark research interest in recent years; despite this, many individuals are still unaware of their nutritional benefits. Fresh and Matured Macrofungi collected from the wild and were weighed to get both the fresh and dry weight before the identification was done. They were identified as Coprinus sp., Lycoperdon sp., Bovista sp., Chlorophyllum rachodes, Agaricus compestris, Podaxis sp., Chlorophyllum brunneum Termitomyces sp., Volvariella sp. and Auricularia sp. The identified macrofungi were sun dried while the large size mushrooms were initially dried to a constant weight in an oven at 40-50°C, to reduce the water content before sun drying and they were grinded into powder form. The results showed that the mushroom contained significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium and trace amounts of manganese and zinc. Vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, and B3 are important coenzyme precursors for enzymes engaged in intermediate metabolism and are found in significant quantities in macrofungi. Phytochemical such as Alkaloid, Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannin and Phenolic found in Mushroom were of considerable amount while Steroid, Glycoside and terpenoid are either in small amount or absent. Mineral, vitamin and photochemical present in these mushrooms indicate that they contain nutrients required for human growth and development, and so their uses may be encouraged.

 

 

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Grace Abu Polycarp, Mercy Tope Itua, Musa Tanko Muhammad, Imonikhe Aminu Malik, Suurshater Shedrach Indyer (2023). Mineral, vitamin and phytochemical determination of some wild Macrofungi collected from Gwandu emirate, Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 4(4), 387-393.

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