Vol. 10, Issue 7 (2021)

Author(s):
Yasothai R

Abstract:
A study was undertaken to evaluate the chemical composition of fenugreek seed and Galactomannan Depleted Fenugreek Residue (GDFR). The evaluation was based on series of chemical analyses. A total of six fenugreek seed samples collected from different parts of Tamil Nadu and six GDFR (Fenumax^®) samples received from E.I.D. Parry (India) limited, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu were analysed for chemical composition. The proximate composition and mineral composition were analysed as per the methods of AOAC. Total phenolics content in the samples were analysed by the Folin-Ciocalteu method. The composition (%) of fenugreek seed and GDFR samples were crude protein (26.65 and 33.79), crude fibre (7.54 and 6.82), nitrogen free extract (57.10 and 46.48), neutral detergent fibre (38.52 and 18.47), acid detergent fibre (13.13 and 10.07), hemicellulose (25.38 and 8.40), calcium (0.33 and 0.37%), phosphorus (0.40 and 0.49%), zinc (39.94 and 49.36 mg/kg) and iron (30.96 and 43.52 mg/kg). The total phenolic content of fenugreek seed was 10.3 and GDFR was 9.86 mg/g.