Evaluation of Flavonoids and Phenols Present in the First Layer of Yellow and White Yam
Student: Dennis Achumi Joseph (Project, 2025)
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
Yams (Dioscorea spp.) are staple crops in many tropical regions, providing essential nutrients and bioactive compounds to humans and animals. The total flavonoid and total phenol present in white and yellow first layer of yams were evaluated using standard analytical procedures. The results of the analysis showed that yellow yam contained 3.641 mg/100g of flavonoids, while white yam showed 2.813 mg/100g. Also, yellow yam showed significantly higher levels of phenol content at 2.2825 mg/100g, compared to white yam's 1.2685 mg/100g. Thus, showing that the samples are rich in phytochemicals.
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- AVE-MARIA UNIVERSITY, PIYANKO, NASARAWA STATE 1
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State 7
- Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State 455
- Bauchi State College of Agriculture, Bauchi, Bauchi State 1
- Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State 16
- Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri, Bayelsa State 13
- Bayero University, Kano, Kano State 587
- Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Benue State 10
- Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State 47
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State 3