Research Article

Ascorbic Acid Content and Antioxidant Activities of White and Brown Teff [Eragrostic tef (Zucc.)Trotter] Grains and Injera

Table 3

Recovery results of ascorbic acid by the redox titration method.

Variety of sampleAmount of ascorbic acid in the sample before spiking (mg)Amount of ascorbic acid spiked (mg)Amount of ascorbic acid found after spiking (mg)Recovery (%) (n = 3)

White teff grain0.2380.09520.33298.7 ± 4.3
Brown teff grain0.2180.08720.30498.6 ± 5.3
White teff injera0.0880.03480.124104 ± 4.9
Brown teff injera0.0830.03320.117102 ± 4.3