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Aqueous solutions of known Fe+2 concentration, in the range
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peel cultivars had more FRAP value respectively. The pomegranate peel
extract had markedly higher antioxidant capacity than the pulp extract.
The peel extract of sweet white peel cultivar appeared to have more potential
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