Tetrapleura Tetraptera (prekese) and spices (ginger and Turkey berry) to manufacture prekese mixed spice drink

Abstract

This research was conducted to assess the possibility of using prekese, ginger and turkey berry to produce prekese mix spiced drink. Nutritional studies have shown that Prekese extract has some useful therapeutic action easing hypertension, and Asthma. To this effect, the aim of the study was to use Tetrapleura tetraptera (Prekese) and spices (ginger and turkey berry) to manufacture prekese mixed spice drink to prevent post harvest losses of prekese and spices (ginger and turkey berry) in Ghana. Four different products were thus prepared, labeled, The mean values of the samples P01 = Control (100% Prekese drink), P02 = (prekese and ginger), P03 = (prekese and turkey berry) P04 = (prekese, ginger and turkey berry). Prepared products were then examined for their proximate composition with the standard AACC, 2000. Sensory evaluation analysis was also conducted under the ‘hedonic scale’ measure of 1-7 score points. Data was analyzed win an Excel database spread sheet at P < 0.05 level of probability. Proximate composition analysis showed no significant difference between the means of the constituent nutrients measured. However, the proportionate increased percentage crude fat, crude fibre and protein; 4.29%+2.45, 2.47+0.28 and 7.49+2.94 respectively, showed the potential effect of ginger and turkey berries in the production of prekese mix spice drink. Percentage carbohydrate decreased with increasing proportion of ginger and turkey berry, recording 37.56+5.81 for sample P04. The sensory analysis also showed no significant difference at P < 0.05 between the means and according to the hedonic scale evaluation, P02, P03 and P04 composite drink compared to P01, the 100% prekese drink were “moderately liked” and “like very much” that is, between 5.3 to 6.6 by the fifteen semi-trained panelist. The Ministry of Health should create public awareness regarding the health benefits of consuming prekese, ginger and turkey berry to enhance public awareness and consumption.