Analysis of Functional Components Procyanidins in Apple Juice

User Benefits

- Procyanidins in apple juice were analyzed by the method described in Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS 0024) . - Determination of procyanidins in apple juice can be performed.

Introduction

Antioxidants are considered to inhibit the generation and function of active oxygen, which interfere with human immune system. Polyphenols are often paid attention as antioxidants. Procyanidins are one type of polyphenols and are said to account for approximately 60% of the polyphenols in apples. It has been reported to have various biological regulatory functions such as anti-allergy, anti-tumor, regulation of sugar and lipid metabolism, hair growth, prevention of arteriosclerosis, and anti-aging. In addition to apples, it is abundant in cacao, black soybeans, cinnamon, and nuts. In this study, we analyzed procyanidins in apple juice.

26 de septiembre de 2023 GMT