Physico-chemical characteristics of wild plum fruits (Prunus spinosa L.)

Sezai  Ercisli

Physico-chemical characteristics of wild plum fruits (Prunus spinosa L.)

Sezai Ercisli

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Abstract

The genotypic variation on physico-chemical characteristics of wild grown plums (Prunus spinosa L.) was investigated. The total phenolic contents were in a range of 117 to 407 mg GAE/100 g FW. The vitamin C was highest in yellow colored fruits (12.10 mg/100 ml). The total soluble solid content varied between 9.40% (yellow colored) and 12.90% (dark purple colored) fruits. Antioxidant activity of dark purple, red and yellow skin colored plum fruits were found between 71.15-78.99% which lowers than standard BHA (82.07%).

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The total phenolic content in wild plums ranges from 117 to 407 mg GAE/100 g FW.
Vitamin C content peaks at 12.10 mg/100 ml in yellow fruits.
Dark purple fruits exhibit the highest antioxidant activity at 78.99%.
This study highlights the genotypic variation in Prunus spinosa characteristics.
Average fruit weight varies between 5.86 g (red) and 7.83 g (dark purple).

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What are the average fruit weights of different Prunus spinosa genotypes?add

The study shows average fruit weights ranging from 5.86 g for red fruits to 7.83 g for dark purple fruits.

How does the titratable acidity vary among plum skin colors?add

Titratable acidity was highest in red fruits at 4.99% and lowest in dark purple fruits at 3.87%.

What is the range of Vitamin C content in wild plum fruits?add

Vitamin C content in wild plum fruits varied from 3.8 to 12.1 mg/100 ml of fresh fruit.

Which plum genotype has the highest total anthocyanin content?add

Dark purple fruits displayed the highest total anthocyanin content at 41.3 mg/100 g.

What antioxidant activity levels were observed in different plum genotypes?add

The antioxidant activity was highest in dark purple fruit at 78.99%, surpassing other genotypes.

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