PROXIMATE AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF PHASEOLUS VULGARIS (KIDNEY BEAN)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Kidney beans purchased from Sokoto central market was studied for its proximate composition and phytochemical propertied. 7g of red kidney beans was washedair-dried at room temperature and then grinded into powder. The powder wassubjected to the proximate and phytochemical screening using standardized methods. Proximate analysis revealed highest content of carbohydrate with 51.4%, followedby crude protein, moisture, crude fiber and ash having 25.56% 8.00, 7.00 and 4.00% respectively. Low content of lipid was reported as 3.2%. The phytochemical screening shows concentration of phytochemical as Saponin>Flavonoid>Tannins>alkaloid>glycoside in order of decreasing content ration. The appreciable amount of carbohydrate, protein and presence of phytochemicals.