Vol. 7, Issue 11, Part C (2025)

False kinkeliba (Senna occidentalis) is a species found throughout Africa and on other continents. Previous studies on this plant have shown its great potential in various fields. The aim of this study was to evaluate phytochemical content and antinutritional factors of this plant’s seeds. Seeds were removed from dry pods and ground into powder. Conventional biochemical analysis methods were used to evaluate antioxidant capacity, phenolic compound content, anti-nutrient content and heavy metal composition of dry seeds powder. Results indicate that sample is rich in bioactive compounds, with total polyphenol content (233.33 ± 0.02 mg EAG. g-1), flavonoids (360 ± 0.01 mg EQ. g-1) and total tannins (586.70 ± 14.91 mg EAT. g-1). Phytate and oxalate contents are 71.61 ± 1.84 mg. 100 g-1 and 73.33 ± 0.03 mg. 100 g-1, respectively. All heavy metals detected, such as lead (0.026 mg. kg-1), mercury (0.009 mg. kg-1) and cadmium (0.010 mg. kg-1), have concentrations well below the tolerable threshold for human consumption.