In this study, antioxidant activities and phenolic composition of commercially available basil (Ocimum basilicum) and arugula (Eruca sativa) collected from various vendors in the central Texas region were determined. Analyses for antioxidant activity included Total Phenolic Content assays, and individual phenolic acids were identified and levels measured using high-performance liquid chromatography. Results are compared in relation to available information on growing conditions (e.g. organic, conventional), which were obtained directly from the farmers and/or vendors.

Variability in antioxidant activity and phenolic composition in commercially available basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) and arugula (<i>Eruca sativa</i>) in central Texas

245th National Meeting (2013)

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Variability in antioxidant activity and phenolic composition in commercially available basil (Ocimum basilicum) and arugula (Eruca sativa) in central Texas