Abstract:
Ulam are consumed because of their taste, which adds variety and flavor to the diet,
as well as for their health benefits. Studies provided an important information and
guidance for medicals industries as well as to promote healthy eating habit. The
anti oxidative constituents ( a-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, carotenoid as well as catalase,
guaiacol peroxidase and ascorbate peroxidase specific activity) were detected on the
leaf tissues of Cosmos caudatus (ulam raja) and Carica papaya (pucuk betik). Result
showed that Cosmos caudatus exhibited significantly higher concentrations of a
tocopherol, catalase and guaiacol peroxidase specific activities compared to Carica
papaya while ascorbic acid concentrations was significantly higher in Carica papaya
compared to Cosmos caudatus. No significant differences observed in carotenoid
content and ascorbate peroxidase activity of Cosmos caudatus and Carica papaya.
Results indicated that Cosmos caudatus were high in a-tocopherol concentration,
catalase and guaiacol peroxidase specific activity while Carica papaya was high in
ascorbic acid concentration.
