Nutritional /Chemical Constituent Of Three Local Species Of Land Snail Archachatina Marginata, Achatina Achatina And Achatina Fulica Found In Uyo-Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

An investigation was carried out to ascertain the nutritional qualities of three species of land snail found in Uyo- Capital City of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. The species studies were, Archachatina marginata, Achatina achatina, Achatina fulica. Few samples of the snail were randomly selected and taken to the laboratory for analysis. Proximate composition of the snail meat were carried out. It was observed that snail meat is a cheap and readily available of nutrition that could be used at all stages of life and can prevent or treat cases of anemia, osteoporosis and malnutrition. It was discovered that the three species of snail contains significant amount of nutrient that could be utilized in human nutrition as well as other purposes as may be seen necessary.