Mineral Composition Analysis of Red Horse-Chestnut (Aesculus × Carnea) Seeds and Hydroalcoholic Crude Extract Using ICP OES.

ABSTRACT: This study presents findings on the metal and metalloid composition of red horse-chestnut (Aesculus × carnea, AXC) seeds, determined by the ICP OES technique. Samples were collected from five AXC plants located in Modena (Italy) over four consecutive years (2016-2019). The seeds underwent proximate analysis, which included measurements of moisture content, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, ash, and elemental composition. The analysis revealed consistent values for these parameters throughout the study period. The metal content of the AXC seeds can be categorized into two groups: (i) major components, with concentrations ranging from 1 to <1500 mg/100 g dry basis (d.b.), where K was identified as the most abundant element, and (ii) minor constituents, with concentrations

SUBMITTER: D'Eusanio V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11858534 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature