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Phytochemical profile of acid- and alkaline-extracted Musa paradisiaca pectin.
| Phytochemicals | Observation | Inference |
|---|---|---|
| Glycosides | Presence of brick-red precipitate | Glycoside is present |
| Saponins | A froth that persisted for 5 minutes | Saponin is present |
| Tannins | A light brown precipitate formed, which persisted after the addition of 5 drops of 1% ferric chloride solution | Tannin is present |
| Phenols | Bluish-black colour | Phenol is present |
