global-journal-of-science-frontier-research-d-agriculture-veterinary Global Journal of Science Frontier Research - D: Agriculture & Veterinary 0975-5896 2249-4626 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 59547 Estimation of Percentage of Ascorbic Acid Contents in Selected Trophical Fruits EAdewole NIGERIA, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (Abuad), Nigeria 02 09 2015 15 D7 17 18

Ascorbic acid content in Citrus reticulata, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus limonum were estimated. Citrus reticulata contained 30.60mg/100g, Citrus sinensis had 55.9 mg/100g, Citrus limonum ascorbic content was 57.5mg/100g.These values were higher than the literature values. The high ascorbic contents in the three samples showed that they are highly rich in vitamin C and they may be good for the prevention and treatment of scurvy.

 ascorbic acid citrus reticulata citrus sinensis and citrus limonum. Full Text

Ascorbic acid content in Citrus reticulata, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus limonum were estimated. Citrus reticulata contained 30.60mg/100g, Citrus sinensis had 55.9 mg/100g, Citrus limonum ascorbic content was 57.5mg/100g.These values were higher than the literature values. The high ascorbic contents in the three samples showed that they are highly rich in vitamin C and they may be good for the prevention and treatment of scurvy.