Table 2 Composition of Rhododendron flower and its juice
From: Bioactive compounds, health benefits and utilization of Rhododendron: a comprehensive review
| Sr. no. | Attributes | Amount | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Moisture (%) | 79.40 | [5, 12] |
| 2. | Ash (%) | 2.30 | |
| 3. | Crude fat (%) | 1.52 | |
| 4. | Crude fiber (%) | 2.90 | |
| 5. | Total nitrogen (%) | 0.58 | |
| 6. | Total proteins (%) | 1.68 | |
| 7. | Carbohydrates (%) | 12.20 | |
| 8. | Organic matter (%) | 97.70 | |
| 9. | Insoluble ash (%) | 1.29 | |
| 10. | Soluble ash (%) | 1.15 | |
| 11. | Ascorbic acid (mg/100 ml) | 11.5 | |
| 12. | Total carotenoids (μg/100 ml) | 2685.0 | |
| 13. | Flavanols (mg/100 ml) | 288.7 | |
| 14. | Total flavonoids (mg/100 ml) | 1276.5 | |
| 15. | Total anthocyanins (mg/L) | 154.8 | |
| 16. | Total phenols (mg/100 ml) | 956.5 | |
| 17. | Total antioxidant capacity {mM Trolox equivalent (TE)/L} | 70.4 | |
| Mineral content (ppm) | |||
| 18. | Manganese | 50.2 | [5] |
| 19. | Iron | 405 | |
| 20. | Zinc | 32 | |
| 21. | Copper | 26 | |
| 22. | Sodium | 385 | |
| 23. | Chromium | 08 | |
| 24. | Cobalt | < 0.5 | |
| 25. | Cadmium | < 1 | |
| 26. | Molybdenum | < 0.5 | |
| 27. | Nickel | 2 | |
| 28. | Lead | 3 | |
| 29. | Arsenic | < 0.5 | |