Antioxidant Activity of Some Common Seasonal Fruits of Bangladesh

Authors

  • Sohidul Islam Department of Biology & Chemistry, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh
  • Obaidur Rahman Department of Biology & Chemistry, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh
  • Mahmud Hossain Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
  • Abdul Khaleque Department of Biology & Chemistry, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Antioxidant, wood apple, jujube, elephant apple, hog plum, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), DPPH assay

Abstract

Natural antioxidants are beneficial for health promoting properties due to its ability to neutralize oxygen contain harmful, DNA-damaging radicals. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of antioxidants. In this study, Bangladeshi seasonal fruits wood apple, jujube, hog plum and elephant apple juice were analyzed for total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and DPPH assay, which are the parameters for determining antioxidant capacity. The study suggests wood apple is a rich source of antioxidants whereas hog plum is a poor source. In addition, jujube and elephant apple were found to have the antioxidant amount equivalent to apple. Moreover, wood apple can be used commercially as a stored antioxidant source.

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Published

30-07-2022

How to Cite

Islam, S. ., Rahman, O., Hossain, M., & Khaleque, A. (2022). Antioxidant Activity of Some Common Seasonal Fruits of Bangladesh. Bioresearch Communications - (BRC), 1(1), 28–31. Retrieved from https://www.bioresearchcommunications.com/index.php/brc/article/view/168

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Original Article

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