Table 1 Chemical composition of aqueous extract of P.oleracea (on wet weight basis)
Components | Aqueous extract of P.oleracea |
|---|---|
Total acidity% | 0.15 |
pH | 4.9 |
Total phenolic compounds (as gallic acid) | 3.2 |
Total flavonoids (as quercetin) | 6.2 |
Total chlorophyll | 280 |
Total carotenoids | 45 |