Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract of Red and Green Custard Apple Fruits
Journal Title: Biotechnology Journal International - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Annona squamosa (custard apple) or also called Sugar Apple. It is native to the tropical Americas and West Indies, but the exact origin is unknown. It is now the most widely cultivated of all the species of Annona, being grown for its fruit throughout the tropics and warmer subtropics, such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan; it was introduced to southern Asia before 1590. There are two varieties of custard apple which were available in the local Malaysian market. In the present study we aimed to carry out comparative antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of both custard apple fruits by using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) method. The results showed that the methanolic extract of red custard apple showed better antioxidant activity than methanolic extract of green custard apple. However, the standard ascorbic acid showed better antioxidant activity than both the extracts. In conclusion, the red custard apple is good candidate for further investigation.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahendran Sekar, Fathin Azara Muhamadul Bakir, Afikaah Shaan Ali, Suryani Hayati Mat Sha’ari, Rumaisak Amiruddin, Nur Iryani Ahmad Rizal, Mohd Syafiq Abdullah
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP237346
- DOI 10.9734/BBJ/2015/19304
- Views 112
- Downloads 0
Molecular Characterization of Orobanche crenata in Egypt Using ISSR Markers and Its Relation to Faba Bean Breeding
Orobanche crenata is an annual parasitic weed that causes heavy losses to its host crop faba bean (Vicia faba). Determining the genetic diversity in Orobanche germplasm is a preliminary crucial step in faba bean breeding...
Domain Analysis and Isolation of Coniferyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase Gene from Pseudomonas nitroreducens Jin1
Aim: The Aim of present study is to analyse conserved functional Short Dehydrogenase Reductase (SDR) domain from bacteria. Based on the domain analysis selection of coniferyl alcohol dehydrogenase gene for isolati...
Investigation the Consumption of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Anoxybacillus rupeinsis Ir3 (JQ912241) using FTIR and HPLC Analyses
Aims: To confirm the ability of Anoxybacillus rupiensis strain Ir3 (JQ912241) to utilize the aromatic compounds using FTIR and HPLC analyses. Study Design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of...
African Cassava: Biotechnology and Molecular Breeding to the Rescue
Cassava is an important African food crop, where it is a staple to about 250 Million people. It is a household name in Nigeria, the world largest producer of the root crop. It is propagated from stem cuttings and well kn...
Biodiesel Fuel Production from Palm, Sunflower Waste Cooking Oil and Fish Byproduct Waste as Renewable Energy and Environmental Recycling Process
Significant of the Study: Biomass is renewable, organic, plant and animal derived source of biomaterial that can be converted into different forms of biofuel, bioplastic, bio-solvent, and bioenergy using different biotec...