Nutritional composition of some Piper nigrum (L.) accessions from Nigeria

Proximate, mineral, vitamins and phytochemical compositions of nine accessions of Piper nigrum leaves and fruits were investigated in order to assess their nutritional value. The result showed that all the nutritional traits of the leaves and fruits of these accessions varied significantly (P<0.01). the result of the proximate composition showed that the leaves contained protein (17.46 -20.30%), ash (10.30-12.94%), carbohydrate (42,32-46.17%),...