Abstract
Exploring the chemical composition and biological activity of different fruit varieties is essential for the valorization of their health claims. The current study focuses on a detailed comparative analysis of three early- and two mid-ripening peach varieties: “Filina” (peach), “July Lady” (peach), “Laskava” (peach), “Gergana” (nectarine), and “Ufo 4” (flat peach). They were characterized in terms of essential nutrients such as carbohydrates (sugars and dietary fibers), amino acid content, and lipids as well as mineral content, fat-soluble vitamins, carotenoids, and chlorophyll. Polyphenolic compounds and the related antioxidant activity were also assessed. The methanolic extract of the peel seems to be richer in the studied biologically active substances compared to the fleshy part of the fruit. Anthocyanins were most abundant in “Gergana” and “July Lady” extracts (6624.8 ± 404.9 and 7133.6 ± 388.8 µg cyanidin-3-glucoside/100 g fw, resp.). The total phenol content of the samples varied from 34.11 ± 0.54 to 157.97 ± 0.67 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g fw. “Filina” and “July Lady” varieties possessed the highest antioxidant activity. Overall, the results of this study confirm that the studied peach varieties have satisfactory nutritional value and are potential sources of biologically active substances. Each variety represents an individual palette of nutrients that should be considered separately from the other.
Highlights
Nutrition can be seen as balanced when eating the appropriate amounts of a large variety of foods [1]
The nutritional profile of peaches depends on the presence of organic acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber that are among the major constituents of the fruit [12]
The present paper aims at characterizing and comparing three early- and two mid-ripening peach varieties: “Filina”, “Ufo 4”, “Gergana”, “July Lady”, and “Laskava” first, and making propositions about the most beneficial variety in terms of nutrient quality
Summary
Nutrition can be seen as balanced when eating the appropriate amounts of a large variety of foods [1]. The nutritional profile of peaches depends on the presence of organic acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber that are among the major constituents of the fruit [12]. Apart from their sensory quality, peaches are considered a good source of valuable substances that can promote positive health effects when consumed. “Ufo 4” (flat peach), “Gergana” (nectarine), “July Lady” (peach), and “Laskava” (peach) first, and making propositions about the most beneficial variety in terms of nutrient quality They were specified in terms of essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates (sugars, and dietary fibers), proteins (including amino acid content), and lipids as well as fat-soluble vitamins, carotenoids, and chlorophyll.
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