Seeds of griffonia (Griffonia simplicifolia)

ISBN-13: 9786205068670 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str.

Kodjo WOKPOR; Mawuéna Kosi NOVIDZRO

Opis

Griffonia seeds (Griffonia simplicifolia)The overall objective of this study is to contribute to the valorization of Griffonia simplicifolia seeds from the Togolese flora in agri-food and pharmacology. Specifically, the study aims to: study the phytochemical and biochemical composition of the seeds; quantify 5-HTP and isolate it; At the end of the research results, the Griffonia simplicifolia seeds of the Togolese flora present an immense nutritional potential and contain phytoconstituents with interesting pharmacological properties: - alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and total phenols in the seeds, attesting their pharmacological virtues. - the oil extracted from the seeds, presents edible physicochemical characteristics. - the seeds contain minerals such as: Ca, P, K, Na, Mg, Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn.- they also contain the amino acids: Ile, Trp, Phe and Leu.

O autorze

After a degree of engineer of works in food industries, and more than 15 years of professional experiences, especially in transport and logistics, I went back to higher education in 2016 to support a master's degree in food science and technology in 2019, I am a doctoral student in the same scientific research option.