Studies on the Quantitative Evaluation of Vitamin C and Phenolic Content in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available in Kolkata City, West Bengal, India
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient for humans, functioning as a cofactor in various critical enzymatic reactions. It is a highly water-soluble compound with acidic characteristics and strong reducing power. Although it is widely found in many plants and animals, humans are unable to produce it naturally.
Authors
- D. Selva Raj
Publication Details
- Journal
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24966/fsn-1076/100215
- Primary Topic
- Psidium guajava Extracts and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00