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The aim of this study was to evaluate the compositional and nutritional potential of methanolic extracts of various parts of Acacia leucophloea Roxb. concerning the chemical composition and antioxidant potential of which limited information is available. Compositional studies indicated carbohydrates as major components in both seed and pods. Despite differences in mineral content among the leaves, pods and seeds, calcium was found in the highest amount and zinc in the lowest. The amino acid profile indicated aspartic acid as the major amino acid and proline as the minor. Among protein fractions, globulin was present in higher amounts than other fractions. Linoleic acid was the major fatty acid detected in the oil from both pods and seeds, while g-tocopherol was the major component of the tocopherol observed from same oil. Moreover, significant antioxidant potential was observed from the extracts of all three parts investigated. The results obtained in this study clearly indicate that A. leucophloea has a sufficient potential for use as a natural antioxidant agent. Further phytochemical studies will be performed for specification of the biologically active principles.

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Acacia leucophloea mineral content amino acids fatty acids tocopherols sterols antioxidant activity

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Muhamad, Z.-U.-H., Cavar, S., Qayum, M., Khan, I., & Ahmad, S. (2013). Chemical composition and antioxidant potential of Acacia leucophloea Roxb. Acta Botanica Croatica, 72(1). Retrieved from https://www.abc.botanic.hr/index.php/abc/article/view/529

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