Authors: O.O. Oduntan, J.A. Soaga and A. Jenyo-Oni
E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management Vol. 3
Abstract
This paper investigated and compared nutrients in Edible Frog (R.esculenta) with other Bushmeat types as well as showcases the willingness of the human populace to accept Edible Frog for consumption based on its social status at Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Proximate composition and social evaluations were analysed using standard methods. Data reveals significant difference (P<0.05) in all classes of nutrient among the meat types, except
Fat content. R.esculenta has the highest values (mg 100g-1DM) of Calcium (2337l), Magnesium (1701), Pottasium (982), and Iron (390), compared with other bushmeat types. Edible frog provides more than four times of Calcium available in other bushmeat samples. Chi-Square analysis shows a significant difference (p<0.05, X2=21.841) in willingness of respondents to accept Edible Frog (R.esculenta) among various family sizes, (if it is more nutritious than other bushmeat types).