2020Unpublished venueOpen access

Comparative study of fresh and dried Garcinia kola using proximate and phytochemical analysis

Oluwayemi Olanike Esther Onawumi, Timilehin Adegboyega, Victor J. Animasahun, Adeyemi Israel Atere, AbiodunTemitope Oloyede, Lawal Oladayo Adijat, Grace Anu Balogun

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Bitter Kola (Garcinia kola) is a tropical plant which grows in moist forest. Its seeds are consumed and use for multiple functions. Garcinia kola is usually stored in banana leaves for preservation to keep it fresh in southwest Nigeria. When it is exposed to air, it’s usually become hardened and may not be easily broken or appealing for consumption. This study aimed at

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Bitter Kola (Garcinia kola) is a tropical plant which grows in moist forest. Its seeds are consumed and use for multiple functions. Garcinia kola is usually stored in banana leaves for preservation to keep it fresh in southwest Nigeria. When it is exposed to air, it’s usually become hardened and may not be easily broken or appealing for consumption. This study aimed at

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Bitter Kola (Garcinia kola) is a tropical plant which grows in moist forest. Its seeds are consumed and use for multiple functions. Garcinia kola is usually stored in banana leaves for preservation to keep it fresh in southwest Nigeria. When it is exposed to air, it’s usually become hardened and may not be easily broken or appealing for consumption. This study aimed at

Key concepts: Garcinia kola, Phytochemical, Proximate, Garcinia, Traditional medicine, Chemistry, Food science, Medicine

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