Total phenolic, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity of flour, noodles, and steamed bread made from different colored wheat grains by three milling methods

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of wheat variety, food processing, and milling method on antioxidant properties. Black wheat variety Heibaoshi 1 had the highest total phenolic content(659.8 μg gallic acid equivalents g-1), total flavonoid content(319.3 μg rutin equivalents g-1), and antioxidant activity, whereas light purple wheat variety Shandongzimai 1 had the lowest total flavonoid content(236.2 μg rutin equivalents g-1) and antioxidant activity. Whole wheat flour and partially debranned grain flour had significantly higher total phenolic contents, total flavonoid contents, and antioxidant activity than refined flour(P < 0.05). Compared with flour, total phenolic contents, total flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity decreased in noodles and steamed bread, whereas noodles had slightly higher total phenolic and flavonoid content than steamed bread. Antioxidant activities(by ferric reducing ability of plasma assay) of steamed bread made from whole wheat flour, partially debranned grain flour, and refined flour were 23.5%, 21.1%, and 31.6% lower, respectively, than the corresponding values of flour. These results suggested that black whole wheat flour and partially debranned grain flour are beneficial to human health.

An Evaluation on Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic and Total Flavaonoid Contents of Extracts from <i>Adina cordifolia</i>(Roxb.)

In this study, in vitro antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and concentration of flavonoids of four different extracts of Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) were determined using spectrophotometric methods. Antioxidant activity of extracts was expressed as percentage of DPPH radicals’ inhibition and IC50 values (μg/ml). IC50 values ranged from 20.39 to 38.96 μg/ml. The total phenolic content ranged from 17.48 to 20.83 mg/g of dry weight of extract, expressed as gallic acid equivalents. The total flavonoid concentrations varied from 17.49 to 22.48 mg/g, expressed as quercetin equivalents. The significant linear correlation was confirmed between the values for the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of plant extracts. Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) can be regarded as promising candidates for natural plant sources of antioxidants with high value.

Diversity of Antioxidant Content and Its Relationship to Grain Color and Morphological Characteristics in Winter Wheat Grains

The current interest in the health beneifts of whole wheat grain has prompted breeders to further increase the concentration of antioxidants in wheat. The objective of this study was to investigate the variation in antioxidant content among Chinese wheat grains and the relationship between antioxidants and grain color and morphological characteristics. A wide variation was observed in the total phenolic, carotenoid and lfavonoid contents, as well as the antioxidant activity （AOA）, of Chinese wheat varieties. Black wheat had the highest mean total phenolic, carotenoid and lfavonoid contents and the highest AOA, followed by red and white wheats. The grain color parameters were signiifcantly negatively correlated with total phenolic, carotenoid and lfavonoid contents and AOA among all of the wheat varieties examined, and grain weight was also signiifcantly negatively correlated with these traits. The same correlation between grain weight and antioxidant traits was also observed within individual groups of wheat, which indicates that grain weight may be used as an index for selecting wheat varieties with high AOA. Landraces had signiifcantly higher lfavonoid content than commercial wheat varieties. The results of this study may be useful for breeding nutrient-rich wheat varieties.

Evaluation of total phenols,total flavonoids and antioxidant activity of the leaves crude extracts of locally grown pigeon pea traditionally used in Sultanate of Oman for the treatment of jaundice and diabetes

Objective:To determine the total phenols,total flavonoids and evaluate the antioxidant activity of crude extracts from the leaves of pigeon pea native to Sultanate of Oman by a popular method.Methods:The powdered leaves samples from pigeon pea were used for extraction by maceration method with methanol solvent.The methanol free crude extract by maceration method was suspended in water and successively extracted with different polarities of solvents.The obtained crude extracts with different polarities were used for the determination of total phenols and flavonoids contents by using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent and aluminum chloride methods.The antioxidant activity of six crude extracts from pigeon pea was determined byα,αα-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl method.Results:The different polarities leaves crude extracts showed a significant amount of total phenols content ranging from 97.80 to 256.00 mg of GAE/g of crude extract.The same leaves crude extracts also showed good amount of total flavonoids content ranging from 1.38 to 8.51 mg QE/g plant material.The six crude extracts from the leaves displayed significantα,αα-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging activity with highest value in chloroform extract followed by methanol,butanol,ethyl acetate,hexane and water crude extracts(98.13%,89.26%,88.82%,86.41%,79.95%and 69.44%,respectively).Conclusions:Leaves crude extracts from pigeon pea have high contents of total phenols and flavonoids.In this regards,it could be used as a medicine for the treatment of different diseases.

Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Bunchosia glandulifera</i>Fruit at Different Ripening Stages

Bunchosia glandulifera belongs to the family Malpighiaceae and is popularly known as “caferana” in the city of Santo Antonio da Patrulha. The fruits have a high economic value and their inclusion in the diet has health benefits. They are natural sources of antioxidants because of the presence of bioactive compounds. However, their chemical composition can be influenced by the maturation process. This study aims to evaluate the changes in the bioactive antioxidant compounds in the pulp and seeds of B. glandulifera fruit during different stages of ripening. The fruits, were analyzed for caffeine, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin C, and total phenolic content as well as for antioxidant activity, at four different stages of ripening. An increase in bioactive compounds was observed from the second maturation stage to the ripened fruit, and the ripened fruit had the highest bioactive compound content. Phenolic compound and carotenoid levels were found to be highest in the pulp. Carotenoid content showed a positive correlation with the antioxidant activity. Colorimetric analysis also showed a high correlation between the levels of carotenoids and color change during the ripening stages.

Investigation of the Phytoconstituents and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Diospyros malabarica</i>Fruit Extracts

Diospyros malabarica (Deshi Gab) belonging to the family “Ebenaceae” grows well in the humid tropical climate of Bangladesh. In order to investigate the phytoconstituents both qualitatively and quantitatively, the seed and flesh extracts of D. malabarica were prepared using two polar solvents (i.e., water and 70% ethanol) and a nonpolar solvent (i.e., hexane). The maximum yield was obtained for aqueous and ethanolic seed extracts indicating that most of the phytoconstituents present in D. malabarica fruit are polar. The qualitative phytochemical analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of diverse amount of phytoconstituents in the extracts. On the other hand, the quantitative phytochemical analysis for phenols, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponin, proteins, reducing sugar and vitamin C revealed that the maximum amount of phenols, tannins, flavonoids and reducing sugar were present in aqueous seed extract. However, the maximum amount of total protein and vitamin C was found in ethanolic seed extract. D. malabarica seed powder contained more amount of alkaloids (i.e., 13.6%) than that of flesh (i.e., 3.4%). However, the content of saponin was more in flesh extract (0.74%) when compared to that of seed extract (0.42%). In vitro antioxidant properties of the extracts were also investigated by DPPH free radical scavenging assay, FRAP assay and reducing power assay. The highest antioxidant activity was observed for aqueous seed extract followed by the ethanolic seed, ethanolic flesh, and aqueous flesh extracts. The lowest antioxidant activity was obtained for hexane flesh extract. Furthermore, the lowest (i.e., 44.70 μg/ml) as well as the highest (2359.66 μg/ml) IC50 values were obtained for aqueous seed and hexane flesh extracts, respectively.

GC-MS analysis,determination of total phenolics,flavonoid content and free radical scavenging activities of various crude extracts of Moringa peregrina(Forssk.) Fiori leaves

Objective:To perform phytochemical screening,estimate total phenolics,flavonoids and to evaluate antioxidant potential of Moringa peregrina(M.peregrina) leaves.Methods:The dried powdered leaves of M.peregrina(150 g) were extracted exhaustively by Soxhlet with ethanol and then fractionated into hexane,chloroform,ethy alacetate and methanol.All the prepared extracts were also analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to identify and characterize the chemical compounds present in the crude extracts.Folin- Ciocalteu reagent and aluminium chloride colorimetric methods were used to estimate total phenolic and flavonoid content of extracts.Hydrogen peroxide and 1,1 diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl were used to determine in vitro antioxidant activity.Results:Phytochemical analysis of ethanol extract showed presence of major classes of phytochemicals.Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry results revealed presence of 19 phytoconstituents in hexane extract,6 in ethyl acetate and 7 compounds in methanolic extract.Methanol extract was found to contain the highest phenolic content and flavonoids.In vitro antioxidant activities of all crude extracts were significant and comparable with the standard ascorbic acid.Conclusions:Results of this study show that the leaves of M.peregrina are the rich source of phenolic compounds that can play an important role in preventing the progression of many diseases.

大黄不同极性部位成分分析及抗氧化和抑菌活性研究

[目的]探究大黄不同极性部位有效成分含量与体外抗氧化和抑菌活性的相关性。[方法]采用90%乙醇回流提取大黄,采用氯仿、乙酸乙酯和正丁醇依次分级萃取,得到不同极性部位;以高效液相色谱(high performance liquid chromatography,HPLC)法测定其蒽醌类物质,以紫外分光度法测定总酚和总黄酮含量;以1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH)法、2,2-联氮-二(3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸)二铵盐[2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate),ABTS]法和总还原力法测定抗氧化活性,采用抑菌圈直径和生长曲线测定法探究大黄不同极性部位对大肠杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌和枯草芽孢杆菌的影响。[结果]正丁醇部位芦荟大黄素-8-O-葡萄糖苷和大黄酸-8-O-葡萄糖苷含量最多,峰面积分别为(2.72±0.07)mAU*min和(2.59±0.06)mAU*min,总酚和总黄酮含量最高,分别为(29.95±4.95)mg·g^(-1)和(35.71±3.26)mg·g^(-1);正丁醇部位的抗氧化活性和抑菌活性最强;芦荟大黄素-8-O-葡萄糖苷、大黄酸-8-O-葡萄糖苷、总酚和总黄酮含量与抗氧化活性正相关(P<0.05)。[结论]大黄总提物正丁醇部位的抗氧化和抑菌活性最强,可能与芦荟大黄素-8-O-葡萄糖苷、大黄酸-8-O-葡萄糖苷等成分有关,该结果对后续的深入研究具有指导意义。

提取溶剂对青稞提取物总酚、黄酮含量及其抗氧化活性的影响

以3种不同的青稞为原料,采用不同的提取溶剂(水、60%乙醇、60%甲醇、60%丙酮、95%乙醇、100%甲醇、100%丙酮)对青稞进行提取。对各提取物的总酚、总黄酮进行测定,同时采用3种抗氧化方法:二苯代苦味酰自由基(DPPH)、2,2’-联氨-双(3-乙基苯并噻唑啉-6-磺酸)二胺盐自由基(ABTS)和总抗氧化能力(FARP)评价青稞提取物的抗氧化活性。结果表明,95%乙醇和60%丙酮更有利于青稞多酚的提取。藏青2000的各溶剂提取物的总酚、总黄酮及抗氧化活性普遍高于相应溶剂的循化蓝青稞和香格里拉绿青稞。藏青2000的60%丙酮提取物含有最高的总酚含量,达到211.92mg GAE/100g DW;在60%乙醇提取时具有最高的总黄酮含量,达到60.11mg RT/100g DW;在60%乙醇提取时具有最强的DPPH清除能力,达到80.08%;而用60%丙酮提取时,具有最强的ABTS清除能力和总抗氧化能力,分别达到了1.85,9.28 mmol TEAC/100g DW。总酚含量与抗氧化活性均具有显著的相关性,FRAP法与DPPH、ABTS法具有极显著的相关性。综上表明,青稞富含总酚成分,是一种潜在的天然抗氧化剂资源。

20种市售凉茶类植物饮料抗氧化性的比较研究

利用DPPH自由基清除实验、ORAC法和Fe3+还原能力实验,考察20种市售凉茶类植物饮料的抗氧化性。结果表明:20种凉茶在不同的抗氧化评价体系中均表现出不同程度的抗氧化能力。运用模糊评价理论建立的抗氧化综合评价模型表明,抗氧化综合评价值最高的5种凉茶类植物饮料皆为传统凉茶铺出售的凉茶。各凉茶试样的抗氧化综合评价值与总酚含量有一定的相关性,但线性关系不显著。

不同品种龙眼果肉酚类物质的抗氧化活性比较

为研究不同龙眼品种资源中酚类物质、黄酮类化合物含量及其抗氧化性差异,选取广东省农业科学院果树研究所龙眼资源圃的24个龙眼品种,分析其果肉中游离态和结合态总酚、总黄酮物质的含量,采用DPPH自由基清除能力、ABTS总抗氧化能力、FRAP抗氧化能力和氧自由基吸收能力ORAC四种不同方法评价其体外抗氧化能力差异;不同龙眼品种果肉总酚、总黄酮含量与DPPH、ABTS、FRAP、ORAC四种不同方法测定的抗氧化能力的变幅和变异系数较大,呈现出显著的基因型差异;不同品种龙眼果肉的多酚和黄酮的含量分别与ABTS自由基清除能力、FRAP和ORAC呈极显著(p<0.01)正相关关系,而与DPPH自由基清除能力的EC50值呈极显著负相关关系(p<0.01)。采用快速聚类法将24个不同品种的龙眼聚成多酚及总黄酮含量和抗氧化能力差异显著的三大群类。不同品种龙眼果肉游离态和结合态酚类物质含量与其抗氧化活性均呈显著正相关关系,提示酚类物质是龙眼果肉抗氧化活性的主要成分;酚类物质和黄酮类物质在龙眼果肉中主要以游离态存在,其中结合态平均占总酚含量的17.45%。

暗紫贝母内生真菌Fusarium sp.A14次生代谢产物抗氧化活性研究

本文采用石油醚(30~60℃)、乙酸乙酯、二氯甲烷、正丁醇和乙醇5种溶剂依次对暗紫贝母内生真菌Fusarium sp.A14发酵液进行提取,获得5种不同极性馏分。用DPPH·、ABTS^+·清除活性和FRAP活性对其进行了抗氧化活性评价,用福林酚法和NaNO_2-Al(NO_3)_3-Na OH比色法测定了各馏分中总多酚含量(TPC)和总黄酮含量(TFC),最后用TLC自显影法和HPLC法分析抗氧化活性成分。抗氧化活性及TPC和TFC测定结果表明,后四种溶剂提取馏分具良好的抗氧化活性,以乙酸乙酯和正丁醇提取馏分活性最强,且抗氧化活性与TPC和TFC存在明显相关性。此外,TLC自显影分析结果表明抗氧化活性成分具有多样性;HPLC分析结果表明乙酸乙酯和二氯甲烷中馏分中有多种具较强抗氧化活性的酚酸类物质,如儿茶素、咖啡酸、木樨草素和阿魏酸。本研究表明:暗紫贝母内生真菌Fusarium sp.A14具有能够生产已知或者未知抗氧化活性物质的潜力,其在医药健康领域具有重要应用价值。本试验为其进一步开发和利用奠定了基础。

白花菜子不同溶剂提取物总多酚、总黄酮含量及抗氧化活性测定

测定了白花菜子四种不同溶剂提取物的总多酚含量、总黄酮含量和体外抗氧化活性。以没食子酸为对照品,采用福林-酚试剂法测定白花菜子提取物中总多酚的含量;以芦丁为对照品,采用可见-紫外分光光度法测定白花菜子提取物中总黄酮的含量。通过测定DPPH自由基清除率、氢氧基清除率和还原能力来评价白花菜子提取物的抗氧化活性。在四种白花菜子不同溶剂提取物中,总黄酮含量从高到低的顺序为乙酸乙酯提取物(CAEE)>甲醇提取物(CME)>石油醚提取物(CPEE)>二氯甲烷提取物(CCE);总多酚含量从高到低的顺序为CME>CAEE>CPEE>CCE。白花菜子提取物各种方法抗氧化活性从高到低的顺序为CME>CAEE>CPEE>CCE,与总多酚含量顺序一致。结果表明白花菜子乙酸乙酯提取物总黄酮含量最高,白花菜子甲醇提取物总多酚含量最高,且甲醇提取物具有很强的抗氧化活性,可以用作抗氧化药物或食品添加剂,因此有必要对白花菜子的化学成分、体内抗氧化活性和机理进行深一步的研究。

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of a mangrove plant Avicennia marina(Forsk.)

Objective:To evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of different parts(leaf,stem and pneumatophore)of a mangrove plant Avicennia marina(Forsk.)Vierh(Avicenniaceae).Methods:The extraction was done by cold percolation method using solvents of hexane,ethyl acetate,acetone,methanol and water.Total phenol and flavonoid content were measured by Folin-Ciocalteu’s reagent and aluminium chloride colorimetric method respectively.The antioxidant activity was evaluated using antioxidant assays of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging activity,superoxide radical scavenging assay,2,2’-azino-bis-(3-ethyl)benzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid,ferric reducing antioxidant power and reducing capacity assessment.The antibacterial activity was done by agar well diffusion method against four Gram-positive,four Gram-negative bacteria and four fungi.Results:Different antioxidant assays showed different levels of activity in different parts and different solvent extracts.Overall,acetone extract of stem showed the best antioxidant activity.The Gram-positive bacteria were more susceptible than Gram-negative bacteria and fungi.Conclusions:The results indicated extract of Avicennia marina can be used as a promising source of natural antioxidant.

响应面法优化杂豆酸豆乳发酵工艺及体外消化分析

本文以红豆、黑豆、黄豆为实验材料,通过单因素、响应面优化试验,制作并优化杂豆酸豆乳制作工艺,评价消化对其总酚、总黄酮含量及抗氧化性的影响。结果表明,杂豆酸豆乳最佳发酵工艺为:蔗糖添加量7.2%,谷氨酰胺转氨酶(TG酶)添加量0.63 g/L,发酵10 h,此工艺下,感官为88.1分。胃液消化后,杂豆酸豆乳较未消化的样品总酚、总黄酮含量增长了25%和61%,肠液消化后增加了51%和22%;未消化时,DPPH、ABTS、羟基自由基清除率、还原力分别为47.71%、20.53%、41.45%、0.22,胃肠液消化后各抗氧化指标分别上升了35.0%、48.1%、43.1%、27.3%,其还原力在肠液消化后较胃液消化降低10%,但仍高于未消化。样品消化后总酚含量与DPPH自由基清除率、ABTS、羟基自由基清除率呈显著正相关(P<0.05),总黄酮与还原力呈显著正相关(P<0.05),为杂豆酸豆乳的开发与利用提供参考。

毛叶蔷薇果营养成分及其抗氧化活性研究

采用多种样品检测方法,对野生毛叶蔷薇果进行多种营养成分及总黄酮、总酚酸的含量测定,同时对其体外抗氧化能力进行了研究。结果表明,毛叶蔷薇果果实营养成分含量丰富,维生素C含量为27 mg/100 g;含17种氨基酸,氨基酸总量为323.9 mg/100 g,其中7种人体必需氨基酸含量占氨基酸总含量的41%以上;富含矿物质元素,包括K、Ca、Mg、P等,K含量为1 180 mg/kg,Na含量仅为13.5 mg/kg,属于典型高钾低钠水果;毛叶蔷薇果具较好的体外抗氧化活性,其2,2-联苯基-1-苦基肼(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH)自由其清除率超过90%,总抗氧化能力测定(ferric reducing antioxidant power,FRAP)结果为8.184 mmol/mL FeSO_4。果实营养成分及体外抗氧化活性研究结果表明,毛叶蔷薇果可被作为一种新型水果开发,亦可以作为一种天然抗氧化资源被深度开发利用。

矮垂头菊不同极性溶剂萃取物的抗氧化活性研究

为了研究矮垂头菊植物的抗氧化活性,本文采用DPPH自由基清除法、ABTS自由基清除法、羟基自由基清除法、超氧自由基清除法、一氧化氮自由基清除法和铁还原/抗氧化能力(FRAP)测定法六种抗氧化对矮垂头菊粗提物(CE)、正己烷相(HE)、乙酸乙酯相(EAE)、正丁醇相(BE)、水相(WE)等5个不同极性溶剂萃取物的抗氧化活性进行评价,并探讨抗氧化活性与总酚和总黄酮含量之间的关系。结果显示矮垂头菊不同极性溶剂的萃取物均有抗氧化活性,且抗氧化活性与总黄酮和总酚含量密切相关,其中BE中总黄酮含量最高可达588.02±10.18 mg 芦丁/g,总酚含量最高可达568.49±8.14 mg 没食子酸/g,且自由基清除能力和FRAP值均高于其它组分,但HE中总黄酮和总酚含量及抗氧化活性均较低。结果表明矮垂头菊EAE萃取物和BE萃取物具有很强的自由基清除能力,可作为潜在的天然抗氧化剂开发。

亚贡用于宇航员生命支持的前景

在长期的载人航天飞行中,生物生命维持系统是必需的,因此食物成为最重要的一种工具。植物是生物活性化合物的可获取来源。缺乏抗氧化剂会降低身体的功能活性。蔬菜类食物,包括非传统的和药用作物,是人类最主要和最经济的抗氧化剂来源。亚贡(Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp.&Endl.),是乌克兰最有前途的引种品种之一,近来开始在乌克兰作为蔬菜作物种植。这种植物的叶子中含有的高浓度的类黄酮、绿原酸、咖啡酸、硒、维生素、矿物质,使其具有很强的抗氧化性能。研究表明,亚贡块茎含糖量高,其中大部分为果糖(超过60%)。大部分果糖和糖类存在于生长在基辅地区的块茎中。在波尔塔瓦地区,叶尖中基于绿原酸的HCA含量高达4.5%DW。在基辅地区生长的植物(茎繁殖)的块根中,其含量最高(2.3%)。亚贡不同部位的生物化学成分证明,它有希望为宇航员提供多样化和健康的营养,以支持他们的长期太空任务。

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of selected medicinal plants from Algeria

Objective:To evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract extracts of selected Algerian medicinal plants.Methods:Antioxidant activity of extracts was evaluated in terms of radical scavenging potential(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)and β-carotene bleaching assay.Total phenolic contents and flavonoid contents were also measured.Antimicrobial activity of these plants was examined against Bacillus subtilis,Staphylococcus aureus,Escherichia coli,Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans.Results:The values of IC_(50) ranged from 4.30μg/mL to 486.6μg/mL for the DPPH method,while total antioxidant activity using β-carotene/linoleic acid bleaching assay ranged from 17.03%to 86.13%.It was found that Pistacia lentiscus showed the highest antioxidant capacities using DPPH assay(IC_(50)=4.30μg/mL),while Populus trimula,Origanum glandulosum,Centaurea calcitrapa,Sysimbrium officinalis and Rhamnus alaternus showed the highest percent of total antioxidant activity in β-carotene/linoleic acid bleaching assay.Total phenolic and flavonoid contents ranged from 3.96 to 259.65 mg GAE/g extract and from 1.13 to 26.84 mg QE/g extract,respectively.The most interesting antimicrobial activity was obtained from Sysimbrium officinalis,Rhamnus alaternus,Origanum glandulosum,Cupressus sempervirens,Pinus halipensis and Centaurea calcitrapa.Conclusions:The results indicated that the plants tested may be potential sources for isolation of natural antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds.

Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of African medicinal plants

Objective:To study antioxidant and antimicrobial properties ofTerminalia catappa,Psidium guajava,Alstonia boonei,Morinda lucida (M. lucida) andSpondias mombin leave extracts using ethanol, petroleum-ether and aqueous media. <br> Methods: The free radical 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydroazyl was used to measure scavenging activities of extracts, while phenolic and flavonoid content were estimated by spectrophotometry. Antibacterial screening of extracts was done by determining zone of inhibition using disc diffusion method. Plant extracts were tested against five strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. After sterilization, the discs were loaded with concentrations of broad spectrum ciprofloxacin, and prepared extract solutions of different concentrations were refrigerated for 24 h. Determination of minimum inhibitory concentration of extracts in the screening assay was according to micro-broth dilution, while determination of minimum bactericidal concentration was carried out by agar diffusion. <br> Results: The highest radical scavenging effect was found in petroleum ether extracts of all the plants withM. lucida andPsidium guajava having the highest and lowest values respectively. Aqueous solvent recorded highest phenolic content in all extracts with the exception ofM. lucida. Flavonoid content was extracted better fromAlstonia boonei andM. lucida with ethanol, while aqueous solvent extracted more from the other plants. With exception of extracts from petroleum ether, all others exhibited varying levels of antibacterial activities againstE. coli,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Salmonella typhi,Vibrio cholera andStaphylococcus aureus. <br> Conclusions:This study proved that all crude extracts showed strong antioxidant and antimicrobial potentials, which qualified them as nutraceuticals in fish feed production.