Table 1.
Total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of raw kernel samples found by chemical basic hydrolysis. Quantities are reported as mg catechin equivalent per gram. Results are mean ± standard deviation, n = 2.
| Sample | Folin Assay (mg catechin/g) | FRAP Assay (mg catechin/g) |
|---|---|---|
| brand 1 | 4.66 ± 0.31 | 10.5 ± 0.4 |
| brand 2 | 5.23 ± 0.27 | 11.1 ± 0.5 |
| brand 3A | 5.49 ± 0.10 | 9.76 ± 0.15 |
| brand 3B | 6.01 ± 0.04 | 11.6 ± 0.2 |
| brand 3C | 5.29 ± 0.19 | 8.73 ± 0.12 |
| brand 3D | 6.02 ± 0.10 | 12.0 ± 0.2 |
| brand 4 | 6.07 ± 0.02 | 12.8 ± 0.5 |
| brand 5A | 7.20 ± 0.04 | 11.1 ± 0.9 |
| brand 5B | 7.47 ± 0.05 | 13.4 ± 0.1 |
| Average | 5.93 ± 0.92 | 11.2 ± 1.5 |