Research Article

Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods

Volume: 16 Number: 1 January 31, 2026
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Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods

Abstract

Background: In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the potential health benefits and sustainable utilization possibilities of antioxidants and phenolic compounds found in the leaves and seeds of avocado fruit. Aim: This study aimed to determine the method that yields the highest total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total phenolic content (TPC), and flavonoid content (TFC) from the leaves of two avocado grown in the Alanya region. Method: TAC of the species was determined using the DPPH●, ABTS+●, and FRAP methods. For the extraction process, Infusion, Maceration, Soxhlet, and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction methods were used. Results: The highest ABTS radical scavenging effect was observed in the Hass type with the infusion method and in Fuerte with the Soxhlet method (p<0.001). FRAP results were highest in the Hass type with infusion and maceration methods and in Fuerte with only the maceration extracts (p<0.001). The highest TPC and TFC amounts in both plants were obtained with maceration, Soxhlet, and ultrasound-assisted extracts (p<0.001). Conclusion: These results underscore the necessity for detailed determination of the antioxidant capacities and phenolic compound content of different types of avocado leaves and highlight the importance of conducting further studies on extraction and product preparation for R&D purposes

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Supporting Institution

Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Nuh Naci Yazgan University

Project Number

2021/SA-BP 6

Ethical Statement

This research did not require ethics committee approval.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 31, 2026

Submission Date

August 19, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 1

APA
Yavuz, K., İnanç, N., Paşayeva, L., & Aykemat, Y. (2026). Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 16(1), 7-12. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1767681
AMA
1.Yavuz K, İnanç N, Paşayeva L, Aykemat Y. Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods. J Contemp Med. 2026;16(1):7-12. doi:10.16899/jcm.1767681
Chicago
Yavuz, Kübra, Neriman İnanç, Leyla Paşayeva, and Yusuf Aykemat. 2026. “Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16 (1): 7-12. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1767681.
EndNote
Yavuz K, İnanç N, Paşayeva L, Aykemat Y (January 1, 2026) Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16 1 7–12.
IEEE
[1]K. Yavuz, N. İnanç, L. Paşayeva, and Y. Aykemat, “Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods”, J Contemp Med, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 7–12, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1767681.
ISNAD
Yavuz, Kübra - İnanç, Neriman - Paşayeva, Leyla - Aykemat, Yusuf. “Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 16/1 (January 1, 2026): 7-12. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1767681.
JAMA
1.Yavuz K, İnanç N, Paşayeva L, Aykemat Y. Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods. J Contemp Med. 2026;16:7–12.
MLA
Yavuz, Kübra, et al. “Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 16, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 7-12, doi:10.16899/jcm.1767681.
Vancouver
1.Kübra Yavuz, Neriman İnanç, Leyla Paşayeva, Yusuf Aykemat. Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Phenolic Content in Hass and Fuerte Avocado Leaves Using Different Extraction Methods. J Contemp Med. 2026 Jan. 1;16(1):7-12. doi:10.16899/jcm.1767681