Evaluation of Phytochemical Composition, Proximate Analysis and Anti-Nutrients of Ficus Virens Seed in Mubi North Local Government Area Adamawa State Nigeria

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@article{1711633,
      author = {P. D. Hoini, E. T. Williams, S. T. Magili, Y. Lawan, P. Solomon},
      title = {Evaluation of Phytochemical Composition, Proximate Analysis and Anti-Nutrients of Ficus Virens Seed in Mubi North Local Government Area Adamawa State Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {5},
      pages = {467-471},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1711633.pdf},
      abstract = {This study investigated the phytochemical composition, anti-nutrient levels, and bioactive compounds of seed samples using different solvent extracts (ethanol, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane). Proximate analysis revealed the presence of essential nutrients, while anti-nutrient screening showed moderate levels of tannins (11.37%), oxalates (13.25%), saponins (16.26%), and phytates (15.06%). GC-MS profiling of the ethanol extract identified key bioactive compounds including globulol, ?-amyrin acetate, testosterone cypionate, squalene, and various fatty acid esters, suggesting potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Ethyl acetate extract contained squalene, bis(2-ethylheptyl) phthalate, linoleic acid ethyl ester, and other bioactive lipids, while n-hexane extract was rich in hydrocarbons and fatty acids such as decane, hexadecane, and tetradecanoic acid. UV?Vis spectroscopy showed distinct ?max values for ethanol (376 nm), ethyl acetate (290 nm), and n-hexane (261 nm) extracts, reflecting differences in chemical composition influenced by solvent polarity. These findings indicate that the seeds are a rich source of nutritionally and pharmacologically valuable compounds, supporting their potential application in food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries.},
      keywords = {Anti-nutrients, Ficus virens, phytochemical, Proximate analysis, UV?Vis spectroscopy},
      month = {November},
  }