Phytochemical screening of alkaloid compounds on microencapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract

Authors

  • Rita Halim Departemen Gizi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi
  • Raihanah Suzan Departemen Gizi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi
  • Hanina Departemen Mikrobiologi dan Parasitologi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi
  • Hasna Dewi Departemen Histologi dan Patologi Anatomi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi
  • Fadliyana Ekawaty Departemen Keperawatan Anak, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi
  • Hafizah Departemen Fisiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi
  • Denok Tri Hardiningsih Departemen Fitofarmaka, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v1i2.50324

Keywords:

Microencapsulation; moringa extract; functional foods; antioxidants; alkaloids

Abstract

Background: Moringa oleifera leaves are rich in bioactive compounds, including alkaloids. Alkaloid compounds are crucial for their pharmacological potential and role as natural antioxidants in improving food quality and stability. Objective: This study aimed to examine the presence of alkaloid compounds in the microencapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a strategy to protect active compounds from degradation and retain their nutritional benefits. Methods: The Moringa oleifera leaf extract was formulated into microencapsulation using the freeze-drying method. Phytochemical screening for alkaloid compounds was performed using the Dragendorff, Bouchardat, and Wagner tests. Results: The phytochemical screening results confirmed the presence (positive) of alkaloid compounds in the microcapsule preparation. This positive result was characterized by the formation of an intense orange-red precipitate (Dragendorff), a reddish-brown precipitate (Bouchardat), and a brown precipitate (Wagner). Conclusion: The microencapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract successfully presented positively detected alkaloid compounds. The retention of alkaloids as antioxidants in these microcapsules provides a strong foundation for their development as supplements or fortification ingredients in food products to enhance nutritional value.

Author Biographies

  • Rita Halim, Departemen Gizi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Gizi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

  • Raihanah Suzan, Departemen Gizi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Gizi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

  • Hanina, Departemen Mikrobiologi dan Parasitologi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Mikrobiologi dan Parasitologi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

  • Hasna Dewi, Departemen Histologi dan Patologi Anatomi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Histologi dan Patologi Anatomi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

  • Fadliyana Ekawaty, Departemen Keperawatan Anak, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Keperawatan Anak, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

  • Hafizah, Departemen Fisiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Fisiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

  • Denok Tri Hardiningsih, Departemen Fitofarmaka, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

    Departemen Fitofarmaka, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jambi

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30-11-2025

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): The 6th Jambi Medicine and Health Science International Conference (JAMHESIC)

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Halim, R., Suzan, R., Hanina, Dewi, H., Ekawaty, F., Hafizah, & Hardiningsih, D. T. (2025). Phytochemical screening of alkaloid compounds on microencapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract. Proceedings Academic Universitas Jambi, 1(2), 716-721. https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v1i2.50324