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Biochemical and Nutritional Characterization of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf Leaves
Department of Chemistry, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Centre for Research and Training in Light and Textile Industries, Ségou, Mali
Laboratory of Biosciences and Applications (LBA), University of Sciences, Technologies of Bamako (USSTTB), Bamako, Mali
High School of Tourism and hotel industry, Conakry, Guinea
Department of Chemistry, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
Laboratory Techniques Department, Mamou Higher Institute of Technology, Mamou, Guinea
- 1 Department of Chemistry, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
- 2 Centre for Research and Training in Light and Textile Industries, Ségou, Mali
- 3 Laboratory of Biosciences and Applications (LBA), University of Sciences, Technologies of Bamako (USSTTB), Bamako, Mali
- 4 High School of Tourism and hotel industry, Conakry, Guinea
- 5 Department of Chemistry, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry, Guinea
- 6 Laboratory Techniques Department, Mamou Higher Institute of Technology, Mamou, Guinea
Food and Nutrition Sciences·Volume 17 (2026)·Pages 348–358·Published 3 March 2026·DOI10.4236/fns.2026.173025
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Abstract
Cymbopogon citratus constitutes an important source of energy and is highly valued for its therapeutic properties. In this study, the physicochemical parameters (Dry matter, total ashes) and macronutrients levels of dried leaves were determined using standardized methods. The mineral contents were assessed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. The results revealed that the dried leaves of C. citratus could be conserved easily based on its relatively low level of moisture (11.17% ± 1.44%). Furthermore, the species was found to be rich in proteins (9.25% ± 0.12%) and carbohydrates (72.37% ± 1.39%). In opposite, lower levels of fats were recorded (0.95% ± 0.00%). The spectroscopy highlighted the richness of these leaves in various mineral leaded by potassium (2.528%), silicon (1.578%), calcium (0.980%), sulfur (0.250%), and phosphorus (0.174%). This study has confirmed the nutritional advantages of C. Citratus .
KeywordsCymbopogon citratusPhysicochemicalDried LeavesNutritional
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