Table 3 Phytochemical tests of natural mucoadhesive agent
Identification test | Name of the test | ZM gum | AH gum |
|---|---|---|---|
Test for carbohydrates | Molisch test | + | + |
Test for proteins and amino acids | Ninhydrin test | − | − |
Test for mucilage | Ruthenium red test | + | + |
Test for starch | Iodine test | + | + |
Test for alkaloids | Dragendorff’s test | − | − |
Test for glycosides | Keller-Killani test | − | − |
Test for tannins | Ferric chloride test | − | − |
Test for flavonoids | Shinoda test | − | + |