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Antioxidative effect of Ajowan in a model system
Author(s) -
Mehta Rajesh L.,
Zayas Joseph F.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02540992
Subject(s) - butylated hydroxytoluene , chemistry , antioxidant , thiobarbituric acid , linoleic acid , food science , organic chemistry , lipid peroxidation , fatty acid
Model conditions were utilized to test the antioxidative activity of a methanolic extract of ajowan ( Carum coptimum ) (MEA). MEA was less effective than butylated hydroxytoluene in protecting against oxidation of emulsified linoleic acid measured by coupled oxidation of linoleic acid‐β‐carotene, conjugated diene values, and the thiobarbituric acid values. Ajowan may have potential as a source of natural antioxidant.