Identification of apples rich in health-promoting flavan-3-ols and phenolic acids by measuring the polyphenol profile

► European apple cultivars vary in polyphenol content and profile. ► Folin-Ciocalteu, TEAC and FRAP are useful screening methods for polyphenols. ► Cultivars can be classified based on the polyphenol profile. ► Flavan-3-ols rich apples may cause health benefits comparable to that of chocolate. ► Phenolic acid rich apples may cause health benefits comparable to that of coffee.