Antioxidant activity in different parts of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) extracts and potential exploitation of the seeds.

• Main Authors: Mohd Esa, Norhaizan, Fong, Shin Hern, Ismail, Amin, Chew, Lye Yee
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Science Limited 2010
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13180/1/Antioxidant%20activity%20in%20different%20parts%20of%20roselle.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13180/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The calyx of the roselle plant has long been recognised as a source of antioxidants. The objective of this study was to evaluate antioxidant activity, free radical-scavenging and total phenolic content in other parts of the roselle plant. Roselle seed extracts were found to have the highest antioxid...