Jurnal Midpro
Vol 12, No 1 (2020): JURNAL MIDPRO

Antioxidant Activity of Kawista Leaves and Fruit Skin Extract (Limonia acidissima L) from Karawang Regency

Hayatul Rahmi (Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang)
Reni Rahmadewi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2020

Abstract

Antioxidants are compounds that can capture free radical activity because they can donate one electron to free radicals. The purpose of this study was to determine how much the antioxidant activity of leaf extract and kawista fruit skin from Karawang Regency. This research is an experimental, the research method used extraction (maceration) with cold aquades, hot aquades, and ethanol 96%. Tested of antioxidant activity can be done by measuring DPPH radical breakfast (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results were obtained by the highest antioxidant activity of kawista leaf extract with hot water solvents : 134.56 ppm and the highest antioxidant activity in kawista fruit skin samples achieved by ethanol solvents with a value of 381.36 ppm.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

midpro

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

MIDPRO is a scientific journal maintained by Vocational Program of Midwifery, Universitas Islam Lamongan, Indonesia. This journal provides a venue for the publication of research relevant to midwives, midwifery practice and education. It publishes quantitative and qualitative original research ...