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Free radical scavenging activities of the methanolic/ethanolic extracts of cocoyam and unripe plantain incorporated feeds using rapid DPPH TLC screening.
| Plant | Antioxidant activity | Intensity of spots |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoyam | Moderate | +++ |
| Unripe plantain | Moderate | ++ |
| Quercetin | Strong | +++ |
The degree of activity, determined qualitatively from the observation of the yellow colour intensity: moderate (++), strong (+++).
