Altogether, the observed measure of activity using this method
of analysis may be due to the reducing of hydroperoxide, inactivation
of free radicals, complexation with metal ions, or a combination
thereof .
Differences in the level of oxidation from the different extraction
methods employed are believed to be due to the presence of different
quantities of antioxidant molecules isolated, depending on the
species. The data revealed evidence that various extracts from
the different species of fungi are capable of effectively reducing
the extent of b-carotene destruction by neutralising the linoleate
free radical to a high degree