Betalains, Phenols and Antioxidant Capacity in Cactus Pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] Fruits from Apulia (South Italy) Genotypes

Betalains, Phenols and Antioxidant Capacity in Cactus Pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] Fruits from Apulia (South Italy) Genotypes

Betacyanin (betanin), total phenolics, vitamin C and antioxidant capacity (by Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assays) were investigated in two differently colored cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) genotypes, one with purple fru...

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Main Authors: Clara Albano, Carmine Negro, Noemi Tommasi, Carmela Gerardi, Giovanni Mita, Antonio Miceli, Luigi De Bellis, Federica Blando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
Opuntia ficus-indica
cactus pear fruit
betanin
phenolic content
antioxidant activity
ORAC and TEAC assays
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/4/2/269

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