Guest guest Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 http://treecropsresearch.org/montys-surprise/ Comparison of Levels of Health-Promoting Compounds Total FlavonoidsApple flavonoids are found almost entirely in the skin and are composed of glycosides of quercetin. Quercetin glycosides are powerful antioxidants but have other biological properties such as anti-cancer activity that may be beneficial. In several populations apple is the major source of quercetin after onion. Apple is a good dietary source of quercetin. Skin (ug/cm2) Flesh (ug/g FW) Monty¢s Surprise 398.8 20.9 Red Delicious 108.9 4.5 Pacific Rose 111.2 4.1 ProcyanidinsAlthough there is little evidence that procyanidins are absorbed into the body there is direct evidence to support their use for enhancing health. Procyanidins are effective antioxidants and have other activities such as inhibition of platelet activity. Several successful antioxidant products are based on procyanidins including grape seed extract and pine bark extract (Enzogenol and Pycnogenol). Some other fruits also contain substantial procyanidin concentrations such as grape, and persimmon. Additionally, the health properties of cocoa (and chocolate) are promoted due to the high procyanidin content. Skin Flesh Monty¢s Surprise 722.0 1426.5 Red Delicious 452.5 546.7 Pacific Rose 233.7 323.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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