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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Chemical and oxidative properties of Moringa oleifera dried-ground parts extracted with different solvents
Authors
Almujtaba H M Abdallh, Elfadil E Babiker
Abstract
High concentration of antioxidants and low
concentrations of anti-nutritional chemicals are found in various parts of
Moringa species. The current study investigated the chemical composition, total
energy, minerals and oxidative characteristics of several solvent extracts of
dried-ground Moringa oleifera (MO) seeds, bark, and leaves. The MO parts'
chemical composition, mineral content, and total energy were all measured. The
antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP tests), total phenolics, and total
flavonoids of different solvent extracts were also assessed. Seeds had
significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher quantities of dry matter (94.49%), protein
(22.67%), fat (34.29%), and total energy (565.97 Kcal/mol) compared to other
parts. The bark contained much more carbohydrates (65.52%) than the other
parts, but the leaves had a high ash level (6.62%). The leaves contained
significantly greater quantities (p ≤ 0.05) of Ca, Na, Mg, K, S, Mn, Fe, and
Zn, whereas the seeds are high in phosphorus. The solvents' effectiveness in
extracting total phenolics and flavonoids from the three parts varied
significantly, with leaves having higher levels than the other parts.
Furthermore, the leaves exhibited higher antioxidant activity than the other
parts. In addition, antioxidant activity was significantly correlated with
total phenolics and flavonoids. Except for the seeds, extracts generated using
aqueous organic solvents produced greater total phenolics and flavonoids, as
well as better antioxidant activity, with leaves outperforming other sections
in terms of antioxidant characteristics.
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Pages:309-315
How to cite this article:
Almujtaba H M Abdallh, Elfadil E Babiker "Chemical and oxidative properties of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> dried-ground parts extracted with different solvents". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 309-315
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