Research Article

Coccoloba uvifera (L.) (Polygonaceae) Fruit: Phytochemical Screening and Potential Antioxidant Activity

Table 1

Centesimal specification of nutrients (dry weight) and titratable acidity of C. uvifera fruit.

Parameter (g/100 of sample)

Protein 3.96 ± 0.48
Fat1.82 ± 0.27
Crude fibre3.34 ± 0.46
Ash4.29 ± 0.36
Carbohydrates86.59 ± 0.59
Titratable acidity*5.9 ± 0.11
Moisture(85.6 ± 0.16)

Expressed in citric acid equivalents.