Determination of Bioactive Compounds in Vaccinium myrtillus L. and Vaccinium uliginosum L. in Armenia

Blueberries is a valuable source of health-promoting bioactive compounds. The objects of this study were the wild blueberry variety Vaccinium myrtillus L . and Vaccinium uliginosum L . growing in Armenia. The total content of phenols, anthocyanins and flavonoids, as well as the composition of organic acids in blueberry fruits and leaves, was studied. Spectrophotometry and HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography) methods were applied. The results of the research showed that for most of the studied parameters, the Vaccinium uliginosum inferior to the Vaccinium myrtillus .