Characterization and antioxidant potential of white mustard (Brassica hirta) leaf extract and stabilization of sunflower oil

Riaz Muhammad; Nawaz Maria; Qadir Rahman; Hussain Shabbir; Roheen Taleeha; Afzal Muhammad; Perviaz Muhammad; Ali Akbar; Aziz Tariq; Alharbi Metab; Albekairi Thamer H.; Alasmari Abdullah F.

doi:10.1515/chem-2023-0175

Open Chemistry (Dec 2023)

Characterization and antioxidant potential of white mustard (Brassica hirta) leaf extract and stabilization of sunflower oil

Riaz Muhammad,
Nawaz Maria,
Qadir Rahman,
Hussain Shabbir,
Roheen Taleeha,
Afzal Muhammad,
Perviaz Muhammad,
Ali Akbar,
Aziz Tariq,
Alharbi Metab,
Albekairi Thamer H.,
Alasmari Abdullah F.

Affiliations

Riaz Muhammad: Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore54000, Pakistan
Nawaz Maria: Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
Qadir Rahman: Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
Hussain Shabbir: Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Roheen Taleeha: Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha-40100, Pakistan
Afzal Muhammad: Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore54000, Pakistan
Perviaz Muhammad: Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore54000, Pakistan
Ali Akbar: Department of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Aziz Tariq: Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina Arta, Arta47100, Greece
Alharbi Metab: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Albekairi Thamer H.: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Alasmari Abdullah F.: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2023-0175
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 21, no. 1
pp. 697 – 706

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The current study aimed to analyze the stabilization of sunflower oil using white mustard (Brassica hirta) leaf extracts as well as their antioxidant potential and cytotoxicity. Selected plant leaves were macerated in different solvents such as n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and methanol. The total flavonoid contents, total phenolic contents, the antioxidant activity by DPPH assay, and the inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation were also examined. Moreover, the stabilization of sunflower oil was evaluated by calculating the conjugated dienes, conjugated trienes, peroxide value, p-ansidine, and free fatty acid values. The cytotoxicity study in terms of the hemolytic activity of B. hirta leaf extract was evaluated and the maximum percentage of lysis was found to be safe (less than 5%). The results of the present study revealed that among others, methanolic white mustard (B. hirta) leaf extract possessed higher antioxidant potential and might be safely employed for the stabilization of vegetable oils.

Published in Open Chemistry

ISSN: 2391-5420 (Online)
Publisher: De Gruyter
Country of publisher: Poland
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry
Website: https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/CHEM/html

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