Analysis of Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Capacity in Tommy Atkins Mango Hard Seltzer Drink

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the antioxidant capacity and polyphenol content of the hard seltzer drink made with Tommy Atkins mangoes collected in the Santa Lucia canton of the Guayas-Ecuador province. To measure the antioxidant capacity and the concentration of polyphenols, the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) method and the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent were obtained, respectively. The results showed that the drink has a high antioxidant activity of 3964 µg/mL and a high polyphenol content of 1558 mg/mL. This study concluded that Tommy Atkins mango-based Hard Seltzer drink is a healthy choice for consumers, as it contains high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols with beneficial effects on human health.