2025 Vol. 31 No.1 PP 91-96
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v31i1pp91-96
Evaluation of nutritional, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Garcinia pedunculata fruit
*Mayanglamban Rabeena Devi, Khumukcham Ranjana Devi and Yumanam Sushila Devi1
Wangkhei Khunou Kanjeng
poilaleikai, old checkan, IMPHAL
EAST-795005 (MANIPUR) INDIA
1Keishampat Thiyam Leikai
IMPHAL-795001 (MANIPUR) INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail : rabinamayanglamaban20@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the nutritional and phytochemical composition of matured fresh fruit of Garcinia pedunculata,
emphasizing its antioxidant properties. The proximate analysis reveals the fruit is composed of 89.44% moisture, 0.535% crude
protein, 0.242% crude fat, 0.436% ash, 3.15% crude fiber, and 3.31% carbohydrates. Titratable acidity and Vitamin C content
were measured at 2.89% and 36.98 mg/100g, respectively. Phenolic and flavonoid content analyses show that the ethanolic
extract of the aril contains the highest concentrations, followed by the pulp. The aril’s water extract also demonstrated superior
phenolic and flavonoid levels compared to earlier studies. The antioxidant capacity was assessed using ABTS and DPPH
assays, with the ethanolic extract of the aril exhibiting the highest activity, as indicated by lower IC50 values (102.9±2.8 μg/ml for
ethanolic and 158±6.6 μg/ml for water extracts). The ABTS assay displayed higher sensitivity than the DPPH assay, consistent
with previous findings. These results highlight Garcinia pedunculata as a rich source of polyphenols and flavonoids, contributing
its antioxidant activity.
KEY WORDS : Antioxidant activity, Flavonoids, Garcinia pedunculata, Phenolics, Phytochemicals