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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Preliminary phytochemical analysis, elemental composition and proximate analysis of selected spices
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Pavithra B, Anuradha R
Abstract
The study is to estimate the phytochemical, proximate, quantitative, and mineral analyses were investigated in Elettaria cardamomum, Trigonella foenum graecum, Cuminum cyminum, Trachyspermum ammi, and Piper nigrum. The spices were qualitatively analysed for the presence of Phyto-compounds which indicated the presence of various phytoconstituents like terpenoids, alkaloids, phenols, steroids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, Cardiac glycosides, phlobatannins, sugar, and amino acids. Proximate analysis indicated the presence of moisture content, ash, crude fibre, lipids, protein, and carbohydrates in which Elettaria cardamomum has high moisture and Trachyspermum ammi has high ash and protein content. Piper nigrum has a higher fibre and carbohydrate content. Quantitative analysis indicated the presence of alkaloids phenolic, flavonoids, steroids, tannins, and saponins. The mineral content of spices indicated the presence of calcium, magnesium iron, manganese, and copper. Macro minerals calcium and magnesium (14.3 and 23.8) were higher in fenugreek. The iron content of cardamom is higher than other spices (6.5). The presence of high secondary metabolites and mineral content in the seeds is a good indication that if the spices are subjected to further research novel compounds may also be identified.
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Pages:1148-1152
How to cite this article:
Pavithra B, Anuradha R "Preliminary phytochemical analysis, elemental composition and proximate analysis of selected spices ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 1148-1152
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