Determination of Saponins

Saponins, naturally occurring in many plants, are surface-active sterol or triterpene glycosides. Of the plants containing saponins, only 28 are regularly used as food by humans. The most consumed foods containing saponins:

- Soybeans
- Chickpeas
- Peanuts
- Spinach

Saponins increase cholesterol levels. They are recommended in human nutrition to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Saponin determination is carried out in various foods and food additives.

- Yucca extract used as a food additive
- Legumes
- Quinoa
- Chard leaves
- Soybeans

Consult Nanolab Food Analysis Laboratory for the Determination of Saponin Amount in Foods.