摘要：A comparative study of the microbial and chemical qualities of African breadfruit, Treculia africana Decne raw seed and seed boiled with trona was investigated. There was a significant (p -1) when compared to the raw seed (6.53 cfu g-1). Bacteria isolated from the raw seed include Bacillus sp., Staphylococcus sp. and Micrococcus sp. while in the boiled seed and seed boiled with trona, only Bacillus sp. was isolated. The protein, fibre and ash content of the raw seed sample was significantly (p T. africana seed with trona improve the microbial quality and reduce the antinutrient content, however, the protein, ash and carbohydrate content of the seed boiled trona reduced when compared to the raw seed.
