Table 3.
Comparative analysis of bioactive constituents of T. officinale leaves.
| Parameter | Fresh | Dried | Tcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total phenols (mg/100 g) | 1707 ± 3.819 | 5833.12 ± 4.222 | 724.68 ** |
| Total flavonoids (mg/100 g) | 179.44 ± 0.012 | 188.84 ± 0.019 | 424.83 ** |
| β-carotene (mg/100 g) | 5.85 ± 0.167 | 3.88 ± 1.473 | 3.0602 |
| Ascorbic acid (mg/100 g) | 39.95 ± 0.052 | 34.70 ± 0.026 | 141.34 ** |
| Chlorophyll-a (mg/100 g) | 24.53 ± 0.027 | 178.03 ± 0.035 | 3441.93 ** |
| Chlorophyll-b (mg/100 g) | 20.69 ± 0.018 | 61.49 ± 0.049 | 676.87 ** |
| Total chlorophyll (mg/100 g) | 45.25 ± 0.015 | 239.51 ± 0.015 | 8992.49 ** |
Results are expressed as mean ± SD and are the average of triplicates. ** indicates a significance level of p < 0.01. Tcal is the t-statistic for the data obtained.