Abstract

EFFECTS OF PROCESSED CAJANUS CAJAN (PIGEON PEA) SEED ON LIPID PROFILE IN ALBINO WISTAR RATS

Ukpanukpong R. U.*, Omang W. A., Adetula J. I., Basiru D. I., Eteng M. U. and Eyong E. U.

Abstract

This study was designed to evaluate the nutritional effect of processed Cajanus cajan seeds on lipid profile of albino wistar rats. Sixty-four (64) (disease free stock) of albino rats were used. The rats were randomly assigned to eight (8) experimental groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. Group H which served as the control group with eight rats received only water and normal rat feed. The Cajanus cajan fed rat groups were Group A (Boiled), Group B (Cooked), Group C (Fermentation with Decantation), Group D (Fermentation without Decantation), Group E (Raw), Group F(Roasted), Group G (Soaked). Each study group comprised of eight rats. Feeding went on for 30 days during which the body weight indices of Groups A, B, C, D, F and G of the Cajanus cajan fed albino wistar rats were observed to be significantly increased (p

Keywords: Cajanus cajan, phytochemicals analysis, proximate nutrient composition, Body weight indices. and lipid profile.