Table 1. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical profile for unripe and ripe Muraru peels.
Qualitative profile |
Unripe methanol |
Unripe ethanol |
Ripe methanol |
Ripe ethanol |
Flavonoids |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Tannin |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Saponins |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
Steroids |
- |
+ |
+ |
- |
Glycosides |
- |
+ |
- |
+ |
Phytosterol |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Phenols |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Terpenoids |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Alkaloids |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Quantitative profile |
|
|
|
|
Total Phenolic Content in mg (GAE)/g |
185.80 |
169.70 |
176.90 |
155.40 |
Total Tannin Content in mg (TAE)/g |
53.35 |
49.40 |
47.70 |
46.75 |
Total Flavonoids Content in mg (RT)/g |
427.20 |
395.50 |
297.60 |
290.20 |
+ Present; - Absence. GAE: Gallic Acid Equivalent; TAE: Tannic Acid Equivalent; RT: Rutin Equivalent