Characterization of Jamaican Delonix regia and Cassia fistula Seed Extracts

Delonix regia and Cassia fistula seed extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant activity, total phenolics, ash, zinc and fatty acid content. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized to assess the chemical functionalities present within the seeds. Antioxidant activity was deter...

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Main Authors: Andrea Goldson Barnaby, Raymond Reid, Vaughn Rattray, Ruth Williams, Marcel Denny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Biochemistry Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3850102