Table 1.
In vitro antioxidant activity of fruits extract
| IC50 value ± mean (SD) a (μg/mL)
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Extract/compound | DPPH | Hydrogen peroxidation | Superoxide |
| Sample (fruits) extract Standards | 4.24±1.84 | 35.14±2.58 | 4.97±1.02 |
| Ascorbic acid | 2.26±0.67 | – | – |
| Trolox | – | – | 27.23±1.05 |
| BHA | – | 24.69±0.87 | – |
Notes: Standard compounds ascorbic acid, BHA, and Trolox were used for comparison.
a
Average of three determinations.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; DPPH, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl; BHA, butylated hydroxyanisole.