title: Determination of the bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and chemical composition of Brazilian blackberry, red raspberry, strawberry, blueberry and sweet cherry fruits.
abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, identify the bioactive compounds and measure the antioxidant activity present in blackberry, red raspberry, strawberry, sweet cherry and blueberry fruits produced in the subtropical areas of Brazil and to verify that the chemical properties of these fruit are similar when compared to the temperate production zones. Compared with berries and cherries grown in temperate climates, the centesimal composition and physical chemical characteristics found in the Brazilian berries and cherries are in agreement with data from the literature. For the mineral composition, the analyzed fruits presented lower concentrations of P, K, Ca, Mg and Zn and higher levels of Fe. The values found for the bioactive compounds generally fit the ranges reported in the literature with minor differences. The greatest difference was found in relation to ascorbic acid, as all fruits analyzed showed levels well above those found in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Science and Technology Institute, Federal University Vales of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, 39100-000 Diamantina, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: vanessardsouza@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Vanessa Rios
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.affiliation: Department of Food, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000 Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: pattyap2001@yahoo.com.br.
authors.forename: Patrícia Aparecida Pimenta
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Technology, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: thais_tls@yahoo.com.br.
authors.forename: Thais Lomônaco Teodoro
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, Federal University of Lavras, 37200-000 Lavras, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: lcolima@dca.ufla.br.
authors.forename: Luiz Carlos
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: de Oliveira Lima
authors.affiliation: Department of Agriculture, Federal University of Lavras, 37200-000 Lavras, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: rafaelpio@dag.ufla.br.
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pio
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, Federal University of Lavras, 37200-000 Lavras, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: fqueiroz@dca.ufla.br.
authors.forename: Fabiana
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Queiroz
mesh_terms: D000872:Anthocyanins / Q000032:analysis; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000737:chemistry; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000032:analysis*; D029798:Blueberry Plants / Q000737:chemistry*; D001938:Brazil; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000032:analysis; D031985:Fragaria / Q000737:chemistry*; D005638:Fruit / Q000737:chemistry*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010636:Phenols / Q000032:analysis; D027824:Rosaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D065856:Rubus / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000872:Anthocyanins; D000975:Antioxidants; D005419:Flavonoids; D010636:Phenols; D001205:Ascorbic Acid
keywords: Antioxidant activity; Berry; Bioactive compounds; Cherry