Studies on antioxidant potential and total phenolic contents of dried powder and pulp of raw and ripe Carica papaya fruit

Introduction and Aim: Antioxidants are frequently used as active ingredients in anti-aging supplements with the intention of preserving health preventing diseases. However, recent research has concentrated on conventional therapies that have a long history successfully treating several C. papaya is good alternative exhibits significant antioxidant, diuretic, antihyperglycemic, anticancer, analgesic, depressive properties from key plant constituent. In this study, total phenolic content, antioxidant potential raw ripe Carica were examined. Materials Methods: Samples collected local market Dehradun. Dried powder fresh pulp was individually subjected to phytochemical test principles. Total contents estimated using Folin-Ciocalteu DPPH ferric chloride reducing power assay method. Results: The showed high content phenolics pulp, dried 200, 195,185 7 mg/100 g respectively an activity radical scavenging activity, 80.2, 75. .76.4 74.5 which comparable butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) diphenhydramine (DPPH) activity. Conclusion: wide Hence, it can be effectively organic substitute for chemical compounds (BHA, BHT) lot harmful side effects. Moreover, studies shown presence well justified by estimation responsible its potent