Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, and HPLC Analysis of Nine Edible Sprouts in Cambodia.

This study focuses on bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, and hplc analysis of nine edible sprouts in cambodia.. The research employs high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques to address analytical challenges in the pharmaceutical field. The non-nutritional health benefits of sprouts are unconfirmed. Thus, nine sprout methanolic extracts were tested for phytoconstituents and antioxidant activity. The TPC, TCC, TFC, TAC, and TALC were measured. ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging and ferric-reducing antioxidant power assays were used to assess the antioxidant activity. HPLC detected gallic acid,... Research Background and Significance Sprouts are increasingly recognized not only as nutritious food sources but also for their potential bioactive compounds that may confer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. In particular, their antioxidant properties have drawn attention in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research contexts. However, the specific bioactive components responsible for these benefits, and their concentrations in various edible sprouts, remain under-investigated, especially in regions such as Cambodia where local plant varieties may differ significantly from those studied elsewhere. The study by So et al. (2023) aims to fill this gap by systematically analyzing nine edible sprout species indigenous to Cambodia. The significance of this research lies in its contribution to understanding the phytochemical profiles and antioxidant potential of these sprouts, which is crucial for developing functional foods or pharmaceutical ingredients with validated health benefits. The application of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as a robust analytical tool underscores the study’s commitment to methodological rigor and relevance to pharma