Crude extracts - Quantitative question

[C Cantina]

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From: "C Cantina" <ccantina at iafrica.com>
To: methods at net.bio.net <methods at net.bio.net>
Date: 02 June 1998 05:37
Subject: Crude extracts - Quantitative question


>Hi,
>
>I am looking for the following information's/protocols:
>
>Preparation o crude extracts from plants (food) for the quantification
>(total) of:
>    -    saponins
>    -    alkaloids
>    -    phytates
>    -    oxalates
>    -    tannins (polyphenols)
>    -    cyanogens.
>
>Preferably by colorimetric/spectrophotometric methods.
>
>Any information on the above will be greatly appreciated.
>
>Cathy
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