Report of Physalis angulata L. from Madura: Quality Profile

Abstract

Physalis is one of the annual indigenous herbaceous which has many benefits as traditional medicine. This study aimed to determine the content of citric acid, flavonoids, sugar content, chlorophyll and fiber of 2 genotypes Physalis from Madura. The study was designed using nonfactorial completely randomized design with Physalis genotype as treatment, i.e., CM 1 (genotype of Madura Physalis 1) and CM 2 (genotype of Madura Physalis 2). The results showed that genotype Physalis Madura 1 contains higher citric acid, flavonoids, and sugar content. Whereas, the content of chlorophyll and fiber was lower. Citric acid contents were ranged from 0.06 to 0.36%, sugar levels 9.6-14.6 ° Brix, flavonoid level 37.6-118.6 mg.100 g-1 and fiber content range from 0.58 to 1.41%. Genotype CM1 is recommended genotype as a source of chemical content for medicinal used especially in Madura Region with a dry condition.