Identification of Chemical Components in Namo-Namo Fruit (Cynometra cauliflora L.) from Halmahera Island and its Potential as a Broiler Chicken Feed Addition

Background: To support the sustainability of the broiler industry, the presence of AGP alternatives is urgently needed. Several alternatives to AGP have been recommended, one of which is the use of plant extracts as feed additives. This study sought to ascertain the chemical content of the namo-namo fruit from Halmahera Island and its impact on the performance and carcass attributes of broiler chickens. Methods: The nutritional content, total phenol and flavonoid levels and antioxidant activity of the Namo-namo fruit extract were analyzed. The in vivo experiment involved 250 broiler chicks divided into five treatments: control (without namo-namo fruit extract); 0.25 ml, 0.50 ml, 0.75 ml and 1 ml/kg feed containing namo-namo fruit extract. Body weight and feed intake were measured every week and carcass and internal organ assessments were performed on day 35. Result: In comparison to the control group, the groups that received the namo-namo fruit extract showed significantly higher body weight gain, feed consumption and feed conversion (p less than 0.05). The broiler chickens’ internal organ weights and carcass percentages did not differ significantly (p greater than 0.05). Because it enhances performance without adversely impacting the features of the broiler carcass, it can be utilized as a feed additive for broiler chickens. The namo-namo fruit extract from Halmahera Island is found to contain phenols and flavonoids at 1.98 g/100 g and 2.01 g/100 g, respectively.