Macro nutrient composition in selected seasonings used in Nigeria

A. Aigberua, K. Alagoa, Sylvester Chibueze Izah
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This study evaluated the level of macro nutrients in some selected seasonings used in Nigeria. Replicate samples of 13 brands/products of seasonings were purchased in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The samples were processed and analyzed. The results showed 56.59-4203.06 mg/kg potassium, 348.56-1825.54mg/kg sodium, 12.35-234.72mg/kg magnesium and 4.85-245.50 mg/kg calcium. Analysis of variance showed significant variation (P<0.05) among the different brands/products for each of the macro nutrients under study. The values of the macro nutrients were higher than 0.4mg/kg limits (for calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium) recommended for seasonings by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)-a Nigerian Agency. Furthermore, since small quantity of the seasoning is required in human diet there may be no major effects. Based on the results of this study there is the need for adequate surveillance of these seasonings with regard to elemental concentration.
尼日利亚使用的精选调味品中的宏观营养成分
本研究评估了尼日利亚使用的一些精选调味品中的宏观营养素水平。在尼日利亚哈科特港购买了13个品牌/产品的调味料的重复样品。对样品进行了处理和分析。结果表明:钾56.59 ~ 4203.06 mg/kg,钠348.56 ~ 1825.54mg/kg,镁12.35 ~ 234.72mg/kg,钙4.85 ~ 245.50 mg/kg。方差分析表明,不同品牌/产品间各宏量营养素含量差异显著(P<0.05)。这些常量营养素的含量高于尼日利亚国家食品和药物管理和控制机构(NAFDAC)建议的调味料中每公斤0.4毫克的限量(钙、钾、钠和镁)。此外,由于人类饮食中需要少量的调味料,因此可能不会产生重大影响。根据这项研究的结果,有必要对这些调味料的元素浓度进行充分的监测。
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