Proximate and Detergent Fiber Fractions of de-Oiled African Olive (Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.) Residue: A Potential Animal Feedstuff
S. A. Ashom *
Department of Animal Production Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, P. M. B. 01, Garkawa, Nigeria.
I. Ajiji
Department of Animal Production Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, P. M. B. 01, Garkawa, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Proximate and detergent fiber composition of de-oiled African olive (Canarium schweinfurthii) residue were assessed using standard laboratory analytical procedures. Proximate composition showed 17.58 ± 0.21% crude protein, 4.13 ± 0.06% crude fat, 19.99 ± 0.89% crude fiber, 8.11 ± 0.33% ash and 50.20 ± 1.19% soluble carbohydrate. Detergent fiber components were 54.74±0.0745% NDF, 38.35 ± 0.59% ADF, 14.37 ± 0.68% ADL, 23.98 ± 0.10% cellulose and 16.40 ± 0.13% hemicellulose. Quantitative compositions of proximate and detergent fiber fractions were characteristic of roughage. De-oiled African olive pulp residue is relatively fair in protein and a good source of carbohydrate and digestible fiber for animal nutrition.
Keywords: De-oiled African olive residue, proximate, detergent fiber, feedstuff