By: Mohd Fakhrulddin Ismail, Shiamala Devi Ramaiya, Muta Harah Zakaria, Natrah Fatin Mohd Ikhsan and Mohd Azrie Awang

Article Prepared By: Farah Izana Abdullah

The Caulerpa species    is    widely distributed in Malaysia and is often consumed as a raw salad by the locals, especially in Sabah and Sarawak especially C.  lentillifera and C. racemosa, also known as “sea grape” or called locally as ‘Latok’. Edible seaweeds are often  associated  with  various  health  benefits. However, in Malaysia, limited  studies have  been  done  on  the  mineral  and  antioxidant  levels  of  Caulerpa species. The present study revealed that Caulerpa species contained constituents with  significant  mineral  compositions  and  phytochemical attributes suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical uses. All the Caulerpa species possessed sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc and copper. C. lentillifera recorded highest total flavonoid content and total phenolic content which contributes to the high antioxidant activity. The   present   findings   showed that Caulerpa lentillifera and Caulerpa racemose possessed ample minerals and phytochemicals which could provide specific health benefits for  human on  consumption.

Web: DOI: https://doi.org/10.22452/mjs.vol39no3.

Tarikh Input: 30/12/2021 | Kemaskini: 30/12/2021 | m_fakhrulddin