MINERAL ANALYSIS OF A WHOLLY COMPOUNDED INDIGENOUS SUPPLEMENTARY BURN FEED FLOUR TO TREAT BURNS

ABSTRACT

Burn injuries present significant challenges to patients' recovery, often requiring specialized nutritional support to facilitate healing and mitigate complications. This study was carried out to access the mineral composition of a wholly compounded indigenous supplementary burn feed flour. Unripe plantains(Musa parasidiaca), soybeans(Glycine max), Ekpoma rice(Oryza sativa), crayfish(Procambarus clarkii), and groundnuts(Arachis hypogaea) were washed clean and dried to constant weight and with an appropriate percentage formulation to form a wholly compounded flour blend. Mineral analyses of the rice blend revealed the presence of Calcium(72.46mg/kg), Magnesium (45.88mg/kg), Sodium (37.28mg/kg), Potassium (94.24mg/kg), Iron (2.38mg/kg), Phosphorus (143.09mg/kg), Zinc (1.43mg/kg) and Manganese (0.65mg/kg). These minerals are vital for bone regeneration, muscle function, and immune support post-injury. The accessibility and affordability of this rice-based blend make it a practical option for enhancing the nutritional intake of burn patients. The use of this flour blend into the diets of burn patients could lead to faster healing. However, there is need for clinical trials on the indigenous flour blend