Table 2.
Physicochemical parameters of whole seeds of psyllium and linseeds.
| Parameters | Psyllium | Linseeds | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash value (%) | |||
| Total ash | 3.47 | 6.84 | [13,24] |
| Acid insoluble ash | 0.90 | 3.76 | |
| Water soluble ash | 1.10 | 0.41 | |
| Successive extractive value (%) | |||
| Petroleum ether | 4.22 | 43.0 | |
| Chloroform | 1.40 | 1.1 | |
| Ethanol | 2.45 | 4.91 | |
| Water | - | 2.36 | |
| Moisture content (%) | 4.45 | 5.65 | |
| Mucilage | 22% | 4.46% | [41,42] |
| Total phenolics mgGAE/g | 286.8 ± 6.05 | 7.24 ± 0.14 | [21,42] |
| Total flavonoids | 101.83 ± 12.9 mgRE/g | 1.74 ± 0.57 mg QE/g | [21,42] |
| Total tannins | 39.33 ± 1.52 mgCE/g | 1.35 ± 0.03 | [21,42] |