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By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Jul 10 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM A study published in the Foods Journal finds that some preharvest and postharvest factors may influence the quality of blueberries. However, blueberries' phenolic content and antioxidant properties, the phenolic content and antioxidant property of blueberries remain within the expected range at the time of purchase.
Fruit softening is caused by various factors, including fungal growth, and can significantly reduce the nutritional quality of blueberries. This is a vital aspect to consider while marketing blueberries. However, not enough information is available about the quality of blueberries at retail markets.
Blueberries produced in cultivation by selective breeding were separately analyzed to identify and quantify phenolic compounds. Related StoriesThe findings revealed that blueberries with the highest maturity index have the lowest values of tested mechanical properties. It has been previously observed that the reduced mechanical property of a fruit is an indicator of the ripening process.
The total anthocyanin content of tested blueberries ranged from 25.6 to 56.6 mg of cyanidin-3-glucoside per 100 g of fresh weight.
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