Title

Comparative analysis of nutraceutical potential of turmeric grown in different areas of Almora, Uttarakhand.

Authors

Agnihotri, Vasudha; Rana, Smita; Anjum, Sofiya

Abstract

Curcuma longa (Turmeric) is an important medicinal condiment, which is known for its unique phytochemicals and biological activities. Seven turmeric powder samples obtained from five different locations of Almora District, Uttarakhand were compared for their nutraceutical potential in terms of proximate composition, phytochemical constituents such as phenolics and flavonoids, along with their antioxidant potential, curcumin, minerals etc. The commercial brand was taken for comparison purposes. Total fat was found highest in Jamradi sample (10.07%) while lowest was found in commercial sample (2.72%). The curcumin (5.13%), total phenolic (2.12 mg GAE 100 mg-1 DW) and flavonoid contents (5.43 mg QE 100 mg-1 DW) were highest in the Tani turmeric sample. DPPH activity of Dharad and Market samples were quite comparable (0.24 mg AAE 100 mg-1 DW), and FRAP activity was highest for Hawalbagh sample (0.44 mg AAE 100 mg-1 DW). Total fat, total moisture, phytic acid and oxalate content were identified as main factors causing difference among the turmeric samples.

Subjects

UTTARAKHAND (India); TURMERIC; PHYTIC acid; CURCUMIN; COMPARATIVE studies; MINERALS

Publication

Journal of Spices & Aromatic Crops, 2021, Vol 30, Issue 2, p163

ISSN

0971-3328

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.25081/josac.2021.v30.i2.7333