Quantitative Estimation of Vitamin C in Some Local Fruits

Authors

  • Hassan A. S. Department of Biological Sciences, Kaduna State University
  • Hassan H. S. Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Abstract

Four locally available and non-seasonal fruits namely: Adansonia digitata L. (A). Ziziphus jujuba L. (B). Dialium guineense W. (C). and the calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (D) were evaluated for their vitamin C (ascorbic acid) content using an official methods (AOAC methods. 1980). The results obtained ranged form 40-50mg of vitamin C in 100g of powdered dried fruits; the results showed the vitamin C content of sample C > B > D > A at 49.50, 44.60, 43.20 and 39.50mg/100g of dried powdered samples respectively. Therefore, these fruits when consumed will contribute to the supply of the daily requirement of the vitamin by man

Author Biography

Hassan A. S., Department of Biological Sciences, Kaduna State University

Head and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2008)

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