Variation in proanthocyanidin content and composition among commonly grown North American cranberry cultivars (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

BACKGROUND: Cranberry fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is rich in polyphenols, particularly oligomeric proanthocyanidins (PACs) possessing antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. PACs may play a role in resistance to fruit rot. Although many cranberry cultivars are grown for use in foods, beverages a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the science of food and agriculture 2014-10, Vol.94 (13), p.2738-2745
Hauptverfasser: Carpenter, Jessica L, Caruso, Frank L, Tata, Anuradha, Vorsa, Nicholi, Neto, Catherine C
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