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. 2020 Nov 4;28(1):592–602. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.048

Table 2.

Table showing various phytochemicals present in the hydromethanolic extracts of Beta vulgaris.

Serial # Phytochemical tests Characteristics found Findings Results
01 Phenolic compounds in BvLM Green coloration in FeCl3 test +++ graphic file with name fx1.gif
02 Phenolic compounds in BvRM Light green coloration in FeCl3 test ++ graphic file with name fx2.gif
03 Flavonoids in BvLM Formation of intense yellow color which became colorless after the addition of few drops of dilute acid + graphic file with name fx3.gif
04 Flavonoids in BvRM Formation of intense yellow color which became colorless after the addition of few drops of dilute acid +++ graphic file with name fx4.gif
05 Saponins in BvLM Mild frothing +
06 Saponins in BvRM Mild frothing +
07 Alkaloids in BvLM Precipitate’s turbidity ++ graphic file with name fx5.gif
08 Alkaloids in BvRM Precipitate’s turbidity ++ graphic file with name fx6.gif
09 Glycosides in BvLM Reddish brown color indicated the presence of glycosides in the lower layer of chloroform +++ graphic file with name fx7.gif
10 Glycosides in BvRM Reddish brown color indicated the presence of glycosides in the lower layer of chloroform ++ graphic file with name fx8.gif

+: present ++: moderately present +++: highly present.