Determination of boiling effect on ascorbic acid, tocopherol, and vitamin a content in the leaf of ficuscarpensis

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1Introduction
  • 1.2Background of Study
  • 1.3Problem Statement
  • 1.4Objective of Study
  • 1.5Limitation of Study
  • 1.6Scope of Study
  • 1.7Significance of Study
  • 1.8Structure of the Research
  • 1.9Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

  • 2.1Overview of Ascorbic Acid
  • 2.2Importance of Tocopherol
  • 2.3Functions of Vitamin A
  • 2.4Sources of Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, and Vitamin A
  • 2.5Effects of Boiling on Nutrient Content
  • 2.6Studies on Boiling Effects
  • 2.7Factors Affecting Nutrient Retention
  • 2.8Preservation Methods
  • 2.9Health Implications of Nutrient Loss
  • 2.10Summary of Literature Review

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 3.1Research Design
  • 3.2Sampling Techniques
  • 3.3Data Collection Methods
  • 3.4Variables and Measures
  • 3.5Data Analysis Procedures
  • 3.6Ethical Considerations
  • 3.7Research Limitations
  • 3.8Research Validity and Reliability

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

  • 4.1Boiling Effects on Ascorbic Acid Content
  • 4.2Boiling Effects on Tocopherol Content
  • 4.3Boiling Effects on Vitamin A Content
  • 4.4Comparison of Nutrient Loss
  • 4.5Influence of Boiling Duration
  • 4.6Impact of Boiling Temperature
  • 4.7Strategies to Minimize Nutrient Loss
  • 4.8Discussion of Findings

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  • 5.1Summary of Research Findings
  • 5.2Conclusions
  • 5.3Recommendations for Further Research
  • 5.4Practical Implications
  • 5.5Contribution to Knowledge

Project Abstract

<p> <em>Ficuscarpensis</em>&nbsp;commonly known as fig tree is a medicinal plant found in tropical forest and grassy woodlands and possesses high antioxidant capacity.This study investigated the concentrationsof antioxidant vitamins A, C and E in the boiled and fresh leaf extract `of <em>Ficuscarpensis</em>&nbsp;using Spectrophotomer. The result obtained showed that boiling reduced the concentration of Vitamin C (0.26mg/g) compared to that in the fresh leaf (1.445mg/g). Vitamin A and D were not detected in the boiled leaf extract. The fresh leaf contains Vitamin A (0.133mg/g) and Vitamin E (0.41mg/g).This result suggest that these antioxidant vitamins are heat labile and hence can be easily destroyed by heating. <br></p>

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