Determination of the total phenolics in juices and superfruits by a novel chemical method

The total phenols in foods and beverages are currently measured with Folin–Ciocalteu, through its reducing capacity. A novel method was developed to quantify polyphenols or phenolic compounds through direct interactions of polyphenols with Fast Blue BB in an alkaline medium and the absorbance was me...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marjorie B. Medina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464611000120