Table 2.
The proximate composition of cultivated C. racemosa (%, w/w on the dry basis).
| Component | Pond 1 | Pond 2 | Pond 3 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximate Composition | ||||
| Moisture | 13.807 | 14.807 | 12.94 | 13.85 ± 0.93 |
| Ash | 28.558 | 28.097 | 28.097 | 28.25 ± 0.27 |
| Crude lipid | 4.092 | 4.562 | 3.949 | 4.20 ± 0.32 |
| Protein | 20.15 | 20.43 | 20.24 | 20.27 ± 0.14 |
| Carbohydrate | 33.393 | 32.104 | 34.774 | 33.42 ± 1.34 |
| Caloric Value (cal g−1) | 2547.45 | 2549.9 | 2536.66 | 2544.67 ± 7.04 |
| Vitamin B2 (mg kg−1) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.10 | 2.03 ± 0.06 |
Each value in the table is represented as mean ± SD (n = 3).