Extraction and Quality Evaluation of Raffia Palm (Raffia hookeri) and Ofo (Detarium microcarpum) Gums

Extraction, purification and quality evaluation of raffia palm (Raffia hookeri) ofo (Detarium microcarpum) gum extracts were carried out. Gum was extracted from both exudate seed. The gums respectively purified analysed for functional properties, antinutrients mineral contents the samples. analysis revealed that magnesium 7.94mg/100g 9.37mg/100g respectively. Calcium 16.03mg/100g 101.40mg/100g they significantly (p<0.05) different each other. Iron content 2.09mg/100g 4.66mg/100g Potassium 8.05mg/100g (ofo) 5.06mg/100g (raffia) while sodium 3.26mg/100g 3.72mg/100g gum. No significant (p>0.05) difference observed between bulk density (0.86g/ml) (0.84g/ml). Water absorption capacity 65.23 water/100g 68.64 water/100g. oxalate 2.11mg/100g 2.6mg/100g Phytate concentration 2.75 3.26% there Saponin level 1.44 1.84% alkaloid 0.93% 1.05% Significant in terms antinutrients. percentage yield exudates 50% seed 79%. results proved could be incorporated food formulation if incorporated.