Antioxidant phytochemical differences among cultivars and changes after storage have not been explored in primocane raspberries grown in a hot, dry climate. It was hypothesized that significant differences would be detected in total phenolics and antioxidant capacity [oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)] between cultivars and over time. ‘Autumn Bliss’ had the highest ORAC and phenolic content, whereas ‘Caroline’ had the lowest ORAC and phenolic content when fresh. Averaging all cultivars and pickings, refrigerated berries had a significantly higher total phenolic content than fresh or frozen berries, although some moisture loss occurred during standard refrigeration. Antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content of primocane raspberries grown in hot, dry conditions vary between cultivars, on average do not change significantly after storage, are higher later in the season, and are higher than supermarket cultivars.
Raspberries contain flavonoid antioxidants whose relative concentrations may vary between the juice, pulp, and seed fractions. Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), total anthocyanin content, and berry color were determined for six cultivars of primocane raspberries grown in a dry climate (Utah, USA). Significant ORAC differences were found between juice (18.4 ± 0.39 μmol TE/g), pulp (24.45 ± 0.43), and seeds (273.27 ± 11.15) with all Utah cultivars combined. A significantly higher concentration of anthocyanins was present in Utah raspberry juice (20.86 ± 0.35 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside eq./100 g), compared to pulp (13.96 ± 0.35). Anthocyanin content of juice and pulp were significantly positively correlated with dark color (L*). This is the first report of fractional differences in dry climate raspberries, and has implications for the juice and supplement industries.
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