International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)

ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538

Volume 11 Issue IV Apr 2023- Available at www.ijraset.com

Due to the fact that the roots are situated within 75 cm of the earth’s depth, it can also grow in arid environments, on poor soil, and in regions with little rainfall. For the first ten years, no pruning is required. For the first four years, young trees need to be watered. The crop benefits from using fertilisers high in potassium and phosphorus. The tree mostly reproduces vegetatively. The fruit is round or egg-shaped and weighs 75-200 g. Its diameter ranges from 5 to 9 cm. The pulp, which is the inside, fleshy portion of the fruit, is delicate and simple to consume. It has a gritty texture, a light brown colour, and usually has 12 flat, black seeds. Superior kinds have seedless flesh with a smoother texture [40]. Sapodilla originated in Mexico and is a native of Central America, although it is also grown in Asia, especially India [41] About 162 thousand hectares of land in India are used for sapota cultivation, and 1358 thousand tonnes are produced generally each year [42] Sapodilla consists of sugars (12–18 %), proteins (0.7 g/100 g), ascorbic acid (6.0 mg/100 g), phenols (15.35 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g), carotenoids (1.69 mg b-carotene/100 g), and minerals like; phosphorous (27 mg/100 g), calcium (28 mg/100 g), iron (2.0 mg/100 g), potassium (193 mg/100 g), copper (0.086 mg/100 g), etc [43]. According to Ganguly and Rahman’s research, sapodilla leaves have the potential to have cytotoxic, antioxidant, antibacterial, and mildly CNS depressive effects. These properties could be used to treat conditions like cancer, tumours, infectious disorders, and oxidative stress [44] The non-edible fruit parts also contribute to the positive effect of the fruit based on the biological principles involved in it, therefore the health advantages of Manilkara zapota fruits are not confined to the edible component of the fruit [45] Despite being discarded, the fruit peels of Manilkara zapota fruits contain a number of valuable compounds. The Manilkara zapota peel is abundant in antioxidants and contains numerous significant bioactive phenolic compounds that are responsible for the fruit’s health advantages. Several researchers and professionals have been interested in it in particular because of the wide range of phenolic chemicals and flavonoids it contains [46]. The presence of phenolic hydroxyl groups in flavonoids makes them one of these that may efficiently scavenge reactive oxygen species and function as potent antioxidants [47]. Sapodilla is a fantastic source of antioxidants, including more than 3000 mg/L of ascorbic acid equivalent antioxidant capacity (AEAC) per 100 g of fresh sample [48].

3'-caffeoylquinic polyphenols have been discovered in immature sapota fruit. Manilkara zapota L. fruits have a high level of tannin in their unripe state, which may be the reason for the fruit’s high antioxidant capacity. However, as the fruit ripens, the tannin content drops [49]. Sapodilla is used as exfoliant Little, scrubbingfeeling particles cover the fruit itself. Scrub your nose ends and face in slow, circular motions. Its vitamin E content hydrates skin, provides a natural skin texture, and results in skin that is glowing and healthy [50].

B. Excipients

1) Carbopol a) Chemical Name- Carbomer b) IUPAC name- Poly(acrylic acid), poly(1-carboxyethylene) c) Molecular formula-(C3H4O2) n d) Molecular weight-713.1 g/mol e) Functional category- Bioadhesive material, controlled-release agent, emulsifying agent, emulsion stabilizer, rheology modifier, stabilizing agent, suspending agent, tablet binder. f) Description- Carbopol is white-coloured, fluffy, acidic, hygroscopic powders with a characteristic slight odour. A granular carbopol is also available. g) Synonym- Acrypol, Acritamer, acrylic acid polymer, carbomera, Carbopol, carboxy polymethylene, polyacrylic acid, carboxyvinyl polymer, Pemulen, Tego Carbomer.