Table 9.
Mineral concentrations of unblanched and steam blanched M. oleifera leaves dried at 65°C.
| Vitamin | Unblanched sample (563) | Steam blanched sample (706) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (mg/100 ml) | 49.00a ± 23.13 | 44.80a ± 2.42 |
| Vitamin A (mg/100 g) | 3.37a ± 0.01 | 3.68b ± 0.11 |
| Vitamin E (mg/100 g) | 86.87a ± 0.06 | 93.77b ± 0.06 |
n = 3; mean ± SD. Values in a row followed by different letters in superscript are significantly different (p < 0.05).