How can we measure sugar, protein, vit C, nitrate and protein content in leafy vegetables?

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C.A. (Kees) Kan

Check the Official Methods of the AOAC.

Abhijeet Singh

There is not any single method you can use to find all you need. You have to use several methods for your analysis. Search literature for your specimen, I am sure there are good method you can use.

Poshadri Achinna

Check the Official Methods of the AOAC or you can find the procedures in most of the food research related journals

1. Sugar- Fehling's method

2. Kjeldhal method

3.Vitamin-titrimetric method

based on available chemicals and instruments in your lab, use the appropriate methods for accurate results