Estimation of Percentage of Ascorbic Acid Contents in Selected Trophical Fruits
ascorbic acid, citrus reticulata, citrus sinensis, and citrus limonum
Abstract
Ascorbic acid content in Citrus reticulata, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus limonum were estimated. Citrus reticulata contained 30.60mg/100g, Citrus sinensis had 55.9 mg/100g, Citrus limonum ascorbic content was 57.5mg/100g.These values were higher than the literature values. The high ascorbic contents in the three samples showed that they are highly rich in vitamin C and they may be good for the prevention and treatment of scurvy.
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