Determination of the Proximate Composition and Amylose Content of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) Flour

Abstract

Some NERICA varieties were studied to assess their proximate composition and amylose content. These varieties include; FARO 44, FARO 52, FARO 57, FARO 60, and FARO 61. Results obtained showed that the proximate composition were recorded as, ash content; 0.84 to 1.08 (%), crude fat; 1.32 to 1.73 (%), crude fibre; 0.58 to 2.06 (%), crude protein; 7.58 to 10.29 (%), CHO; 79.11 to 81.34 (%), starch; 76.55 to 82.48 (%), and sugar content; 2.42 to 4.44 (%). Also, the amylose content was assessed and the recorded result ranged from 21.34 to 25.04 (%). All recorded samples were significantly difference (p