Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10543097 Food Chemistry 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We studied cactus berry fruit at different maturity stages and after storage. ► We assessed antioxidant activities of cactus berry phenols and vitamin C. ► Maturity and storage reduce phenolics, vitamin C and antioxidant activities. ► Beta cyanins increase as fruit matures and after storage. ► Due to the antioxidant properties cactus berries could contribute to health.
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Effects of maturity stage and storage on cactus berry (Myrtillocactus geometrizans) phenolics, vitamin C, betalains and their antioxidant properties
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