Effect of drying methods on phenolic contents of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder

Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 119-131

  Sejali, S N F ^a   Anuar, M S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

antioxidant; crispness; extraction; flowability; particle size

Indexed keywords

PHENOL DERIVATIVE;

ANTIOXIDANT; LEAF; MEDICINAL PLANT; NEEM; PARTICLE SIZE; PHENOLIC COMPOUND;

ARTICLE; AZADIRACHTA INDICA; COLOR; DRYING METHOD; GRINDING; HIGH TEMPERATURE PROCEDURES; MEDICINAL PLANT; MOISTURE; PARTICLE SIZE; PLANT LEAF;

AZADIRACHTA INDICA;

EID: 79958783079     PISSN: 10496475     EISSN: 15403580     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10496475.2011.584293     Document Type: Article

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