Sample preparation in the determination of phenolic compounds in fruits

M Antolovich, P Prenzler, K Robards, D Ryan - Analyst, 2000 - pubs.rsc.org
Phenolic compounds occur as secondary metabolites in all plants. 1 They embrace a
considerable range of substances possessing an aromatic ring bearing one or more hydroxy …

Risk assessment of chlorogenic and isochlorogenic acids in coffee by-products

S Behne, H Franke, S Schwarz, DW Lachenmeier - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chlorogenic and isochlorogenic acids are naturally occurring antioxidant dietary
polyphenolic compounds found in high concentrations in plants, fruits, vegetables, coffee …

Phenolic compounds and their role in oxidative processes in fruits

K Robards, PD Prenzler, G Tucker, P Swatsitang… - Food chemistry, 1999 - Elsevier
Phenolic compounds occur in all fruits as a diverse group of secondary metabolites. Hence,
they are a component of the human diet although data for dietary intakes and metabolic fate …

Phenolic compounds and related enzymes as determinants of quality in fruits and vegetables

FA Tomás‐Barberán, JC Espín - Journal of the Science of Food …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Phenolic secondary metabolites play an important role in plant‐derived food quality, as they
affect quality characteristics such as appearance, flavour and health‐promoting properties …

Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of cocoa beans

A Othman, A Ismail, NA Ghani, I Adenan - Food chemistry, 2007 - Elsevier
This study investigated the antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content of cocoa beans
from different countries, namely Malaysia, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Sulawesi. The antioxidant …

Effects of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase activity, phenolics and lignin content on the browning of cut jicama

EN Aquino-Bolaños, E Mercado-Silva - Postharvest Biology and …, 2004 - Elsevier
Jicama (Pachyrizus erosus L. Urban) is a plant native to Mexico and Central America where
its root is eaten for its succulence and its sweet starchy taste. During its commercialization …

Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Different Peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] Cultivars in China

X Zhao, W Zhang, X Yin, M Su, C Sun, X Li… - International Journal of …, 2015 - mdpi.com
China is an important centre of diversity for Prunus persica. In the present study, 17 Chinese
peach cultivars were evaluated for phenolic content and antioxidant activity. Neochlorogenic …

Sample handling strategies for the determination of biophenols in food and plants

D Tura, K Robards - Journal of chromatography A, 2002 - Elsevier
The analysis of phenols in samples of plant and food origin attracts considerable attention.
However, sample handling is often an ignored feature of the analysis. This review highlights …

Responses of physiology and quality of sweet cherry fruit to different atmospheres in storage

SP Tian, AL Jiang, Y Xu, YS Wang - Food chemistry, 2004 - Elsevier
Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L. cv Lapis) fruits were stored in modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP) and controlled atmospheres (CA) of 5% O2 plus 10% CO2, or 70% O2 …

Characterization and changes in polyphenol oxidase from eggplant fruit (Solanum melongena L.) during storage at low temperature

A Concellón, MC Anón, AR Chaves - Food Chemistry, 2004 - Elsevier
Polyphenoloxidase (PPO) from eggplant fruit was characterized, and its catecholase activity
studied during storage of fruit at 0 and 10° C. The high catecholase activity was observed …