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February 27, 2026Iconic Research and Engineering Journals0 citationsOpen Access

Analysis of Proximate and Amino Acid Profiles of Sterculia Setigera (Karaya Gum Tree) Seed

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ABAjayi Shakirat BashirAMAbah MosesAPAnkpa-Onyeabor Nnennaya Precious

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the proximate and amino acid composition of Sterculia setigera seeds to determine their nutritional potential.
  • Conducted proximate analysis of Sterculia setigera seeds
  • Profiled amino acids present in the seeds
  • Measured moisture, protein, fat, fiber, ash, and carbohydrate contents
  • Seeds contain 8.13% moisture and 26.45% crude protein
  • Amino acid profiling shows all essential amino acids are present
  • Cysteine, phenylalanine, and threonine are significant contributors to protein content
  • High levels of non-essential amino acids like aspartic and glutamic acid enhance nutritional value

Abstract

In order to solve global food security and provide sustainable nutritional supplies, it is imperative that underused plant species be explored. In order to assess the nutritional potential of Sterculia setigera seeds, the study examine the proximate and amino acid composition. The seeds have 8.13% moisture, 26.45% crude protein, 10.87% crude fat, 3.26% crude fiber, 3.72% ash, and 25.46% carbohydrates, according to proximate analysis. Amino acid profiling revealed the presence of all essential amino acids, with cysteine, phenylalanine and threonine being main contributors. The abundance of non-essential amino acids, such as aspartic and glutamic acid, improved the nutritional value and functionality of the seed proteins. According to the findings, Sterculia setigera seeds are a promising source high-quality protein and energy source that can be used in food and feed applications.

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Bashir et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a134dded1d949a99abe4d0https://doi.org/10.64388/irev9i8-1714680
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