Table 4.
H2S releasing capacity of isothiocyanates (ITCs) extracts in different Moringa tissues &.
| Ranking | Sample Name | Oil Yield (g/100 g Moringa Tissue) | ITCs Extract Yield (g/100 g Defatted Moringa Tissue) | ITCs Extract Yield (g/100 g Moringa Tissue) | AITC-E of Moringa ITC Extract (mmol AITC/g of ITC Extract) | AITC-E of Moringa Tissue (mmol AITC/100 g of Moringa Tissue) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seed kernel | 37.28 | 10.18 | 6.56 | 1.56 ± 0.09 | 9.94 ± 0.58 |
| 2 | Seed with shell | 28.81 | 6.88 | 4.90 | 1.52 ± 0.03 | 7.49 ± 0.16 |
| 3 | Root | 2.43 | 3.66 | 3.57 | 1.21 ± 0.05 | 4.34 ± 0.17 |
| 4 | Leaves | 2.82 | 5.32 | 5.17 | 0.57 ± 0.03 | 2.96 ± 0.18 |
| 5 | Stem | 1.43 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 0.57 ± 0.04 | 1.49 ± 0.09 |
&: All yield data and AITC-equivalent data are expressed based on dry weight powder; AITC: Allyl isothiocyanate.