Vol. 3, Issue 7, Part Q (2017)
A comparative analysis of anti oxidant properties of three varieties of Annona sp
A comparative analysis of anti oxidant properties of three varieties of Annona sp
Author(s)
Shilpa Sasidharan and Ayona Jayadev
Abstract
Annona reticulate, Annona squamosa and Annona muricata, the three plants which come under family Annoneaceae, is reported to have antioxidant properties such as tannin, phenol, alkaloid, etc. This study is done for comparing the total tannin and total phenol content in the fruits of these three varieties. Analyses were carried out in the laboratory of Department of Environmental Sciences of the institution and the following results were observed. The total phenol content in Annona muricata is 2.646 mg/g, Annona reticulate is 1.932 mg/g and Annona squamosa is 2.304 mg/g. The total tannin content in Annona muricata is 0.659 mg/g, Annona reticulate is 0.032 mg/g and Annona squamosa is 1.646 mg/g. Annona muricata had the maximum phenol content whereas the tannin content was of lower level. Annona squamosa had both phenol and tannin content at a higher level.
How to cite this article:
Shilpa Sasidharan, Ayona Jayadev. A comparative analysis of anti oxidant properties of three varieties of Annona sp. Int J Appl Res 2017;3(7):1174-1178.