Determination of vitamin C in some fruits and vegetables in Davanagere city, (Karanataka) - India

Abstract

The ascorbic acid content of some fruits and vegetables namely lemon, banana, Jack fruit, sapota, pomegranate, carrot, beans, cabbage, cauliflower and potato. The fruits were collected from local market and the pulp and seed free juices were collected. Ascorbic acid content and total phenolic content of fresh fruit juices and vegetables were determined by volumetric method. Ascorbic acid content was high in lemon and low in banana fruits. Ascorbic acid content was high in cauliflower and low in beans vegetables were found.