PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF WHEAT GRAINS AND SEEDLINGS

The phytochemical profiles and antioxidant ac tivity of methanolic extract of Wheat Grains (WG) and 3 days old wheat seedlings ( 3d WS ) were evaluated in the present study . Phytochemical analysis was performed for a lkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, proteins and carbohydrates in WG and 3d WS extract s. Antioxidant activity was ev aluated using DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity, total phenolic content and reducing power ability . In this study, the results of WG were compared with 3dWS. T he results of phytochemical analysis showed the presence of all the above phytochemicals in the both 3dWS and WG extracts. When compared with WG, the 3dWS possesses high nutritional content s and antioxidant activity. Hence, it is sug gested to add wheat seedling in the daily diet to reduce many diseases caused by antioxidant deficiency. Keyword s : Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant activity, 3 days old wheat seedlings, wheat grains , antioxidant deficiency.