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Comparison of the Antioxidant Power of Extracts of the Red vs. Yellow Nephelium lappaceum Variety
Fecha
2023-03-15Registro en:
10.3390/su15065188
Autor
Diaz Rojas, Mariana
Alvarez-Risco, Aldo
Loáiciga González, Alejandra Eugenia
Arguedas Chaverri, Eduardo
Rodríguez Yebra, Lissette
Del-Aguila-Arcentales, Shyla
Yáñez, Jaime A.
Institución
Resumen
"Abstract: Nephelium lappaceum L., also known as “Chinese mamon” (mamon chino) or “rambutan”, is an
exotic fruit of tropical climate with a sweet flavor and aroma, which can be found in the territory of Costa
Rica in the Brunca and Huetar Atlántica regions. For the comparison of antioxidants, different electronic
tests were carried out with the red peel and the yellow peel of Nephelium lappaceum, taking ascorbic
acid as a base. In addition, Nephelium lappaceum peels, due to their antioxidant properties, allowed the
identification of the active components and their antioxidant activity by thin layer chromatography
and DPPH tests. The results of these tests show the presence of flavonoids, coumarins, glycosides, and
carotenoids, which are the primary metabolites of Nephelium lappaceum peels."