Influence of Ripeness and Drying Process on the Polyphenols and Tocopherols of Pistacia vera L.

This paper highlights, for the first time, the changes in the phenolics fraction (anthocyanins, flavonoids and stilbenes) and tocopherols of unpeeled Pistacia vera L. var. bianca with ripening, and the effect of the sun-drying process. The total polyphenol levels in pistachios, measured as mg of Gal...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Ballistreri, Biagio Fallico, Elena Arena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/14/11/4358/