Identification of bioactive compounds from jambolão (Syzygium cumini) and antioxidant capacity evaluation in different pH conditions

► Jambolão extract presents high contents of phenolic compounds. ► Lutein is the main carotenoid in jambolão fruit. ► Jambolão anthocyanins are characterised by diglucosides of five different aglycones. ► Jambolão extract shows high protection against singlet oxygen. ► Increased free radical scavenging capacity at higher pH values of jambolão extract.