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Comparing Oxalic Acid Levels in Different Parts of Purslane and Spinach
Greg Howard
19th August, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by Fluminense Federal University evaluated methods to measure oxalic acid in purslane and spinach
- Methods M2 and M3, analyzed by FAAS, provided reliable and consistent oxalic acid measurements
- UV-vis spectrophotometry showed discrepancies due to interference from colored compounds in the plant samples
VegetablesBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Evaluation of oxalic acid extraction and quantification methods in the different purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) matrices and spinach (Spinacea oleracea).
Published 19th August, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2024.102863
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