Analysis of Total Phenols, Sugars, and Mineral Elements in Colored Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L.

Autor: Piret Saar-Reismaa, Katrin Kotkas, Viive Rosenberg, Maria Kulp, Maria Kuhtinskaja, Merike Vaher
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Foods, Vol 9, Iss 12, p 1862 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2304-8158
DOI: 10.3390/foods9121862
Popis: The use of colored tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. is growing worldwide due to their health benefits and attractive color. The positive health effects of purple-fleshed tubers are a result of anthocyanins and various phenolic compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare variety Blue Congo and its cross-breeds of Desiree and Granola to yellow-fleshed tubers. The concentration of total phenols, anthocyanins, sugars, and mineral elements were evaluated in all tubers. The results showed differences between all tested materials, with largest differences in sugar content. Moreover, the results confirmed the preservation of health improving compounds of Blue Congo when cross-bred with yellow-fleshed tubers. The total phenolic content and anthocyanin concentrations of all analyzed tubers were above the comparison yellow ones.
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