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ABSTRACT
Leaf bagasse, a by-product of leaf protein concentrate production is often overlooked but holds significant potential in human and livestock diet. This study determined the yield, physical properties and proximate composition of scent leaf bagasse aiming to provide valuable insight into its utility. Fresh scent leaves were harvested and processed into leaf protein concentrate and bagasse. The study involved comprehensive experimentation and analysis, of the bagasse moisture content, crude protein, crude fibre, ether extract, nitrogen free extract and ash content of scent leaf. The result showed that scent leaf meal was significantly higher than scent leaf bagasse in terms of yield using dry and wet milling method. The result from the proximate analysis of scent leaf bagasse revealed that there was no significant difference in the dry matter content of the leaf meal and bagasse obtained from scent leaves. The crude protein content of leaf meal (16.94%) was higher (P<0.05) than that of bagasse (10.98%). The crude fibre content of bagasse (22.47%) was significantly higher(P<0.05) than that of leaf meal (7.07%), . The ether extract of leaf meal (5.735%) and that of bagasse (4.078%) had no significance. The ash content of bagasse (11.410%)was significantly higher (P<0.05) than leaf meal (6.988%). . In addition, the Nitrogen free extract of leaf meal was significantly higher than bagasse. Bagasse is very essential in livestock production.
