Table 7.
Quantitative analysis of various phenolic compounds in methanolic extract of the spices by HPLC
| Phenolics (mg/100 g dry spice) | A. sulcatum bulb | A. sulcatum fruit | X. africana fruit | H. zenkeri bark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocatechuic acid | 4.409 | 0.780 | NF | NF |
| Chlorogenic acid | 0.790 | NF | 5.160 | 4.312 |
| Vanillic acid | NF | 0.830 | 19.768 | NF |
| Epicatechin | NF | 34.707 | 25.386 | NF |
| p-Coumaric acid | NF | 1.127 | 12.652 | NF |
| Ferulic acid | 3.165 | 1.374 | NF | NF |
| Protosynapic acid | 0.221 | 1.955 | NF | 186.562 |
| T-Cinnamic acid | 3.794 | 52.58 | 6.214 | NF |
NF Not found