2.5.6. Ascorbic acid
Ascorbic acid was determined according to the method by Malik
and Singh (2005). The sample was read at 760 nm wavelength using
a UV–VIS spectrophotometer (Jenway Spectrophotometer Model
6405, Dunmow, Essex, UK). Ascorbic acid concentration was quantified
using a standard curve of l-ascorbic acid and was expressedas mg 100 g−1 FW basis.