PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna Subterranean) AND PIGEON PEA (Cajanus cajan) UNDERUTILIZED IN CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE

The proximate constituents and phytochemical compositions of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean) Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) underutilized in Calabar, Cross River States was investigated. research will provide solutions to food availability affordability interlock their abundance complex carbohydrates, plant-based proteins, unsaturated fatty acids essential minerals. pigeon obtained from markets Anambra State Ugep, State. plant extracts were assessed for the existence phytochemicals by using standard procedures. Phytochemical screening revealed that species used this contained alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols. Proximate analysis seeds moisture content 9.70% 10.01% Cajanus, crude fat 7.50% 4.50% Cajanus cajan, ash 3.21% 3.31% protein 25.01% 23.06% carbohydrates composition 70.41% 71.04% cajan. presence such as polyphenols explained medicinal action plants encountered therapeutic usage meet both domestic commercial needs.