Abstract
The mineral content of coconut water in the sample gotten from Akwa Ibom State was determined for Mg, Na, K, P, Fe, Ca, Zn and Cu by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) techniques. The concentration of the mineral elements investigated lies within the ranges (mg/100g) with Mg (12.23± 0.81) K(10.00± 3.00), P(14.34± 9.28), Fe(7.70± 0.07), Ca(11.12± 0.11),Zn(4.30± 0.00) and Cu(5.30± 0.90).The concentration of the minerals were generally high compared to the RDA standard. The coconut water has no recorded side effect and it is beneficial for healthy living.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
Chapter One
- Introduction
- Background of the Study
- Aims and Objectives
- Scope and Limitation
- Definition of Terms
Chapter Two
- Literature Review
- History
- Botanical Classification of( Cocos nucifra L.)
- Description of Coconut
- Distribution of Coconut
- Cultivation
- Nutritional Values of Coconut
- Culinary Uses
- Mineral Element (Dietary Element)
- Mineral Nutrition
- Types of Mineral Element
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sodium (Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Iron (Fe)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Copper (Cu)
Chapter Three
- Materials and Methods
- Materials (Source of Sample Collection)
- Preparation of Sample for Analysis
- Analytical Procedure (Determination of Mineral Element Content)
Chapter Four
- Result and Discussion
- Result
- Discussion
Chapter Five
- Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
- Summary and conclusion
- Recommendation
References