Research Article
Abrus precatorius Leaves: Antioxidant Activity in Food and Biological Systems, pH, and Temperature Stability
Table 1
Proximate and phytochemical composition of the Abrus precatorius.
| Parameter | g/100 g dry basis | Phytochemicals | g/100 g dry basis |
| Moisture | | Polyphenols | | Protein | | Flavonoids* | | Fat | | Glutathione** | | Soluble fiber | | α-Tocopherol* | | Insoluble fiber | | Tannins* | | Ash | | β-Carotene*** | | Calcium* | | Alkaloids* | | Phosphorous* | | Total saponins | | Iron* | | Steroidal saponins | | | | Vitamin C (fresh basis) | | | | Vitamin C (dry basis) | |
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mg/100 g, **mmol/100 g, and ***µg/100 g dry basis. Values are mean of triplicates ().
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