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ABSTRACT
Burn injuries represent a major global health challenge due to their complex treatment needs and significant impacts on patients' nutrition and metabolism. This study aimed to evaluate the mineral composition and dietary significance of a wholly compounded indigenous burn feed flour made from maize. Unripe plantains (Musa parasidiaca), soybeans (Glycine max), maize (Zea mays), bonga fish (Ethmalosa fimbriata), crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) and groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea), were washed, cleaned and dried to constant weight. Different percentage of each foodstuff was reconstituted to form a wholly compounded flour blend. Mineral analysis revealed that maize blend samples contained essential minerals such as Calcium (57.90mg/kg), Magnesium (33.53mg/kg), Sodium (24.48mg/kg), Potassium (66.23mg/kg), Iron (1.75mg/kg), Phosphorus (81.89mg/kg), Zinc (0.73mg/kg), Manganese (0.56mg/kg). These minerals are vital for bone regeneration, muscle function, and immune support post-injury. The accessibility and affordability of this maize-blend make it a practical option for enhancing the nutritional intake of burn patients. The use of this flour blend into diets of burn patients could lead to faster healing. However, there is need for clinical research to explore the efficacy and practical applications of this indigenous formulation in burn care.
