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Table 1 Some examples of local phytogenic sources and their proximate components (%)

From: Nutraceuticals as components of sustainable poultry production systems for food and nutrition security in Africa: a review

 

Proximate components

Moisture

Protein

Lipid

Ash

Carbohydrates

References

Seaweeds

12.9

10.12

1.3

26.2

34.6

[17, 18]

Moringa oleifera

9.5

30.3

6.5

7.6

*

[19]

Red grape pomace

*

13.3

8.4

19.4

4.5

[20]

Green tea

*

15.0

7.0

5.0

7.0

[21]

Amaranths

85.4

3.9

0.3

3.9

6.7

[22]

Lippia

90.4

1.22

0.2

1.6

6.6

[23]

Garlic

3.4

8.4

0.9

3.6

*

[24]

  1. * = not reported
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