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ZoP Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Potentials of Manilkara zapota Linn. (Chico) Seed Oil

autorzy: Elijah L. Quismorio

Matured seeds of chico were collected from the local market and grocery stores and were tested for antimicrobial activity against selected human pathogens and analyzed for its phytochemical composition. Petroleum ether extract of the M. zapota seeds showed were the presence or absence of saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids and tannins. Tthe secondary metabolites may actively contribute to the antimicrobial potential of the M. zapota seed oil as it shows a relatively mild activity to P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis and C. albicans which could be a source for a plant-based drugs and other low cost natural medicines. The oil content of 11.6% shows a potential source as food supplement and for some industrial applications such as in soap, cosmetic and biodiesel production.