Table 1.
Comparative analysis of proximate composition of T. officinale leaves (fresh and shade-dried).
| Parameter | Fresh | Shade-Dried | Tcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture (%) | 81.94 ± 1.07 | 7.04 ± 0.07 | 103.05 ** |
| Ash (%) | 1.90 ± 0.006 | 12.28 ± 0.012 | 778.75 ** |
| Carbohydrates (%) | 8.33 ± 0.678 | 58.69 ± 0.015 | 74.26 ** |
| Crude protein (%) | 3.82 ± 0.016 | 16.01 ± 0.025 | 593.24 ** |
| Crude fat (%) | 0.84 ± 0.017 | 4.29 ± 0.017 | 202.78 ** |
| Crude fiber (%) | 3.11 ± 0.012 | 8.72 ± 0.023 | 297.33 ** |
| Total sugars (%) | 6.73 ± 0.052 | 9.08 ± 0.035 | 66.41 ** |
| Reducing sugars (%) | 2.49 ± 0.026 | 2.60 ± 0.017 | 5.15 ** |
| Non-reducing sugars (%) | 4.24 ± 0.047 | 6.50 ± 0.024 | 132.97 ** |
Results are expressed as mean ± SD and are the average of triplicates. ** indicates significance level at p < 0.01 and Tcal is the t-statistic for the data obtained.