Comparative Nutritive Value of Rubber Seed, Rubber Seed Hull, Seaweed and Water Melon Seed

Abstract

The goal of the current study was to estimate the approximate compositions of the rubber seed, seaweed, and watermelon seed, as well as their acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) fractions. Data from each sample was analyzed in the laboratory and then calculated using formula. The findings demonstrated that the studied seeds and weeds can be regarded as significant new sources of crude fiber, crude protein, ether extract, and ADF, NDF in Bangladesh, while the feed and food crisis has been a major issue as a result of rising population and costs. Among these seeds and weeds both watermelon seed (23.38%) and rubber seed (17.94%) are high in crude protein. Additionally, watermelon seed (34.30%) and the hull of rubber seeds (74.08%) contain more crude fiber. Significant amounts of ether extract contain were found in Watermelon seeds which was24.41% and rubber seeds 42.76% The seaweed had a higher Ash content despite having lower CF and CP values. Rubber seed meal includes cyanogen’s chemical despite the protein level in rubber seed being very promising. This issue can be avoided by boiling the meal and storing it for a longer period of time, which could boost the nutrients' availability and allow for the use of rubber seed as edible feed and food. Since seeds and weeds contained a significant number of essential components, it was considerate to believe that they may be used as edible food and a potential source of livestock feed.