Table 10.
Scavenging effect of DPPH radicals using unblanched and steam blanched M. oleifera leaves dried at 65°C.
| Antioxidants | Unblanched sample (563) | Steam blanched sample (706) |
|---|---|---|
| DPPH scavenging % | 55.98a ± 0.92 | 62.96b ± 1.19 |
| EC50 (mg/ml) | 3.48b ± 0.23 | 2.08a ± 0.39 |
n = 3; Mean ± SD. Values in a row followed by different letters in superscript are significantly different (p < 0.05).