Table 2.
Total content of phenolics, flavonoids and carotenoids, and DPPH radical scavenging activity of pulp lyophilized powder of morphotypes of Mauritia flexuosa L. f.
| “Yellow” | “Colour” | “Shambo” | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total phenolics (μg GAE/g) | 2220.58 ± 23.06c | 2751.55 ± 16.51b | 3423.94 ± 24.93a |
| Total flavonoid (μg CE/g) | 117.41 ± 4.15c | 137.90 ± 1.75b | 165.34 ± 4.11a |
| Total carotenoids (μg β-carotene/g) | 135.68 ± 2.28c | 260.34 ± 5.95b | 713.38 ± 12.03a |
| DPPH radical scavenging activity (μmol TE/g) | 6262.53 ± 356.64b | 6255.23 ± 213.55b | 7573.44 ± 273.15a |
Values (mean ± SD) in the same row with different letters (a–c) are significantly different (One-way ANOVA with Tukey's multiple comparison test, p ≤ 0.05). Gallic acid equivalents (GAE), Catechin equivalent (CE) and Trolox equivalents (TE).