Department of Biochemistry & Biochemical Engineering, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, (Deemed-to-be-University), Allahabad-211007 (U.P.) India
*Corresponding author- Sushma, sahlawat64@gmail.com
Online published on 5 September, 2013.
In this present study, five fresh fruits (orange, mango, apple, grape and pomegranate) juices were prepared to evaluate some biochemical parameters. Total phenol, anthocyanin and acidity content were highest in pomegranate; total sugar and pH found highest in mango; total protein, calcium, potassium and vitamin-C contents were highest in orange; DPPH free radical scavenging activity was highest in apple after 30 minutes; catalase and polyphenol oxidase enzyme activity were highest in pomegranate among of five fresh fruits juices studied.
fresh fruits juices, total phenol, sugar, anthocyanins, vitamin-C, catalase, polyphenol oxidase
