Evaluation of Antioxidant and DNA Nicking Potential of Anthocyanin Extracted from Erythrina indica Flower Petals

ABSTRACT The Erythrina indica is a widely distributed plant. In the present study, Erythrina indica was used as a source for anthocyanin extraction. Anthocyanins are natural pigments, which are responsible for red, purple and blue colours in parts of the plant. It belongs to a major flavonoid class which has strong antioxidant activity. In the present scenario, there is a rising demand for natural sources of food colorants with nutraceutical benefits. So the present research focus on the antioxidant analysis of anthocyanin extracted from Erythrina indica flower petals. Antioxidant assays were performed by DPPH, Superoxide radical and FRAP activity. From the results, it was confirmed that anthocyanin extracted from Erythrina indica has potent antioxidant properties. Finally, ensure that the anthocyanin extracted replace many synthetic colourant and chemical antioxidants