Analysis of Active Components and Antioxidant Activity of Albino Cordyceps militaris
The active components of albino Cordyceps militaris and the antioxidant activity of water extract were tested to study the difference between the active components of albino Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps militaris and its potential edible and medicinal value.The results showed that the content of flavonoids in pigmented matter was 28.19% higher than Cordyceps militaris,and the content of carotenoids and cordyxanthins could not be detected.The content of cordycepin,cordycepic acid and soluble protein had no significant difference compared with Cordyceps militaris,the polysaccharide content of albino Cordyceps militaris was 13.78% lower than Cordyceps militaris.Total reduction force,hydroxyl radical scavenging rate,ABTS free radical scavenging rate,DPPH free radical scavenging rate and superoxide anion scavenging rate were significantly higher than Cordyceps militaris (P<0.01).The antioxidant activity of albino Cordyceps militaris was higher than Cordyceps militaris.