Proximate Composition, Mineral and Phytochemical Characterization of Mangifera Indica Leaves

Abstract chronic and some metabolic disorders. Magnifier indica (mango) leaves are been traditionally used in alternative medicine, which prompted the need for it’s scientific validation particularly, the nutritional composition and bioactive constituents.This study aimed at evaluating the proximate composition, mineral composition, and phytochemical data of Mangifera indica leaves, in order to assess their functionality in foods and their nutraceutical potentiality. Methods : Fresh Mangifera indica leaves were fetched, authenticated, and processed into powder after air-dried.. Proximate composition was determined using standard methods of the Association of Official Analutocal Chemist. Mineral elements were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry and flame photometry after digestion using nitric-perchloric acid. Qualitative phytochemical analysis was achieved using standard procedures. All analyses were performed in triplicate, and data were subjected to statistical analysis using analysis of variance with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. version 21.0. Results :Proximate analysis revealed that Mango leaves powder contained 11.06% moisture, 8.01% ash, 3.09% crude fat, 7.05% crude fibre, 17.09% crude protein, and 53.70% carbohydrate. Mineral analysis showed raised levels of potassium (498.60 mg/100 g), phosphorus (480.00 mg/100 g), calcium (240.40 mg/100 g), magnesium (95.50 mg/100 g), and zinc (125.00 mg/100 g), with acceptable limit for iron and low but acceptable range of sodium content. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, and phenols, while terpenoids was absent. Mangifera indica leaves powder contains significant nutritional and phytochemical properties, which substantiate their medicinal use traditionally. Conclusions :Their raised mineral level and presence of bioactive compounds highlights their potential application in the development of functional food, nutraceutical formulations, and the management of metabolic conditions.