Evaluation of Phytochemical, Mineral, and Nutrient Content of Ginger (zingiber Officianale) in Mubi

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemicals, vitamins, proximate and nutrient contents of Zingiber officinale (ginger). Fresh rhizomes of ginger were obtained, shade dried until all the water molecules evaporated. The rhizomes were ground using pestle and mortar into a very fine powder and kept in an airtight container. Seven solvents were used to determine the suitable solvent to evaluate the phytochemical constituents. The result revealed the presence of resins in chloroform and ethanol, glycoside in acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetone, and ethanol. Whereas steroids and saponins occurred in aqueous and acetone; flavonoids only in aqueous extract, tannins was absent in all the solvents used. The proximate analysis showed that ginger has high fibre and carbohydrate contents, a moderate amount of moisture, and rich in Calcium (878.89±0.03) and Carotenoid (655±0.09). It’s composed of good nutritive vitamins and mineral elements to maintain good health. Zingiber officinale is, therefore, considered a potential source of medicinal herb, used for health and diet management.