Open AccessMineral Composition, Phytochemicals and Anti-microbial Activity of Coconut Water (Cocos nucieferal) on Candida albicans and Lactobacillus acidophilus
Author(s) -
Otor Dorathy,
Matthew Otor,
ye Okafor,
K. Darlington,
OS Adima
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of medical and biological science research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2449-1810
DOI - 10.36630/jmbsr_21004
Subject(s) - lactobacillus acidophilus , candida albicans , food science , chemistry , minimum inhibitory concentration , antimicrobial , agar , agar diffusion test , water activity , lactobacillus , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , fermentation , bacteria , escherichia coli , biochemistry , probiotic , water content , genetics , geotechnical engineering , gene , engineering
The phytochemicals and anti-microbial activity of coconut water on Candida albicans and Lactobacillus acidophilus and also its mineral composition were investigated for its medicinal potential. The study revealed the presence of Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Fe, Ca, Na, K, Mg and Mn. The concentration of the elements in ppm were as follows Pb (0.058), Cu (0.012), Zn (0.202), Cd (0.028), Fe (0.109), Ca (0.368), Na (1.300), K (1.740), Mg (0.947), Mn (0.229). Saponins, alkaloids, steroids, cardiac glycosides and carbohydrates were the phytochemicals detected. The coconut water was tested against Candida albicans and Lactobacillus acidophilus using Agar well diffusion method. Inhibitory zone diameter ranges from 13-25 mm. The results showed a concentration-dependent antimicrobial activity against the tested organisms. Inhibitory activity exhibited by coconut water against these micro-organisms is an indication of the presence of bioactive compounds which can be identified, isolated and incorporated into modern oral care systems for controlling dental caries. Keywords: Coconut water, phytochemicals, Candida albican, Lactobacillus acidophilus