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Composition and antioxidative properties of black mulberry fruits (Morus nigra L.) grown in Marmara region of Turkey

  • Aromsa Besin Aroma ve Katki Mad.San.Tic.A.S.

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the composition and antioxidative properties of black mulberry fruits (Morus nigra L.) grown up in Marmara region of Turkey. Its content was: 550- 790 mg total phenolic compounds, 0.23 - 0.30% total anthocyanin, 1.7 % total fat, 1.1- 2.3% protein. 17.6- 26.4 mg/100g ascorbic acid, 17.8- 23.8% total soluble substances, acidity 0.18- 0.35%, pH values 4.8 - 6.0. It was found that black mulberry fruits have a potential for the biological activities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-96
Number of pages4
JournalActa Pharmaceutica Sciencia
Volume51
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Anthocyanin
  • Black mulberry
  • Morus nigra
  • Phenolic constituents

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