Total Phenolics, Flavonoids Contents and Antioxidant Activity in Different Flavor Plants in Northeast (Isaan) Thailand: Enhancing Commercial Value http://www.doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v7i11.14

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Wannachai Chantan
Watchara​ Kanchanarach
Pakin Noppawan
Chanapon Khunwong
Chadaporn Senakun
Sombat Appamaraka
Namtip Cumrae
Sarinthree Udchachone
Sirithon Siriamornpun
Wilawan Promprom

Abstract

This study focuses on the ethnobotanical and antioxidant properties of seasoning plants used in food, assessing 33 flavored plant species' total phenolic and flavonoid content, along with their antioxidant capabilities. The research employed the Folin-Ciocalteu method to determine total phenolic content (TPC), while total flavonoid content (TFC) was measured using the aluminum chloride colorimetric assay. Antioxidant capacity was gauged through DPPH assays, and seasoning plant flavors were categorized based on taste testing. The findings revealed 23 plant families and 33 distinct species employed in food flavoring, divided into 4 to 5 flavor categories encompassing 13 variations of highly spicy plants from the Lamiaceae family, 9 sweet-flavored varieties, 6 savory or delicious-flavored types, and 5 sour-flavored options. Among these, Brassica juncea displayed the most remarkable production of phenolic compounds and substantial flavonoid content, accompanied by the highest antioxidant activity (IC50 value of 66.08 ± 1.85 µg/ml) within the spicy category. Allium ascalonicum exhibited the highest antioxidant activity among sweet-tasting plants, featuring noteworthy phenolic compound and flavonoid concentrations (IC50 value of 126.70 µg/ml). Additionally, the study identified plants contributing to sour and salty or umami tastes, with Bauhinia malabarica and Clochidion littorale presenting significant concentrations of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, accompanied by notable IC50 values (95.31 ± 0.28 and 67.18 ± 2.15 µg/ml, respectively). This research offers valuable insights into the phytochemical constituents and therapeutic potential of seasoning plants used in traditional medicine and the food industry.

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Chantan, W., Kanchanarach, W., Noppawan, P., Khunwong, C., Senakun, C., Appamaraka, S., … Promprom, W. (2023). Total Phenolics, Flavonoids Contents and Antioxidant Activity in Different Flavor Plants in Northeast (Isaan) Thailand: Enhancing Commercial Value: http://www.doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v7i11.14. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR), 7(11), 5115–5122. Retrieved from https://tjnpr.org/index.php/home/article/view/3011
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Wannachai Chantan, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham Province 44150, Thailand.

Plant and Innovation Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham Province 44150, Thailand.

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