Proximate and Antinutrient Composition of Black Velvet Tamarind Seed Shell (d.guineense), in Mubi North Adamawa State Nigeria

This study examined the proximate and anti-nutritional contents of black velvet tamarind seed shell (Dialium guineense). Standard analytical methods were used for all the analysis. The result of the proximate analysis indicates the presence of moisture 29.60±0.04%, ash 2.08±0.02%, crude fat 0.77±0.02%, crude fibre 3.12±0.02%, crude protein 7.05±0.03%, carbohydrate 57.25±0.01% and energy 264.13(KJ/100g). While the results obtained for the anti-nutritional composition were; Phytate 2.7±0.10, Tannin 0.31±0.01, Oxalate 4.99±0.01, which appreciably shows that Oxalate is higher. All the anti-nutrients studied were below the lethal doses recommended except oxalate which is 4.99±0.01. The results suggested that the seed shell D. guineense can serve as a good source of essential nutrients for human and livestock.