Development of a database for non-nutritive antioxidants in Australian-grown horticultural commodities.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This cross-sectional study aimed to measure total polyphenols, total flavonoids, total anthocyanins, lutein and lycopene in Australian-grown horticultural commodities.

Methods

Primary samples (n = 822) of Australian-grown fruit, vegetables and nuts were purchased during peak growing season in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth between June 2021 and May 2022. Samples were prepared (e.g., peeled, trimmed, de-seeded) as they would usually be consumed. Raw, composite samples were analysed using spectrometry (polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins), normal phase high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet-visible detection (lutein) and reverse phase high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet-visible detection (lycopene).

Results

A nationally representa

SUBMITTER: Cunningham J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12583899 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature