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The research aims to characterize the nutritional and functional properties of C. rheedei seeds and oil.

April 5, 2026

The fatty acid and amino profiles, bioactive compounds, and alpha glucosidase inhibition activity of

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The study reports the nutritional profile and bioactive properties of C. rheedei seeds, indicating its potential applications.

The research aims to characterize the nutritional and functional properties of C. rheedei seeds and oil.
Characterization of fatty acid and amino acid profiles in seeds and oil.
Assessment of antioxidant activity using DPPH, FRAP, and TEAC assays.
Evaluation of α-glucosidase inhibition activity.
Preliminary toxicology screening for safety.
Seeds yielded 32.6% oil, rich in oleic acid (71.4%).
Identified 12 free amino acids, with 22.3% being essential.
Demonstrated strong antioxidant activity with DPPH IC50 of 13.1 μg/mL.
Showed potent α-glucosidase inhibition with IC50 of 102.4 μg/mL, outperforming acarbose.
Preliminary results indicate no acute toxicity.

Pham et al. (2026) studied this question.

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