Structural (gross and micro), physical and nutritional properties of <i>Trichilia emetica</i> and <i>Trichilia dregeana</i> seeds

This study assessed the gross-structure, micro-structure, physical characteristics and nutritional composition of Trichilia emetica dregeana seeds. T. seeds have potential for commercialization improved food security, yet they are under-utilized under-researched. The gross- micro-structure was using stereo microscopy, light microscopy (LM), confocal laser scanning (CLSM) electron (SEM). Protein, fat, ash, mineral content were also assessed. had lower bulk density (393.5 kgm−3 & 433.6 respectively) porosity (55.07% 54.38% than soybean. Geometric mean diameter (29.7 mm 16.9 mm) aspect ratio (1.72 1.85) respectively, higher soybean, while sphericity (0.66 0.66 soybean (0.99). Microscopy analysis showed that species larger-sized more round-shaped protein bodies contents (25.6% 17.3% w/w, (45.4%) fat (49% 51.5% (20.2% w/w). Potassium (1075–1350 mg100g−1) calcium (285–300 where main macro-minerals iron (6.33–6.83 zinc (2.30–2.90 micro-minerals. research demonstrated structural could facilitate their commercial utilization application security alleviation.