Abstract
Total anthocyanin content and qualitative and quantitative anthocyanin composition in black chokeberries [Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott] were determined by TLC, HPLC and UV/VIS methods. After ethanol extraction and cleaning operations we found, in different varieties of black chokeberries (Nero, Rubina and Viking), between 650 mg and 850 mg total anthocyanins per 100 g dry weight. The anthocyanin composition was analysed; (cyanidin was the only aglycon (anthocyanidin) found and the monosaccharides galactose (68.9%), arabinose (27.5%), xylose (2.3%) and glucose (1.3%) were identified. The quantitative distribution is given in parentheses. In comparison with other berries and fruits, which are rich in anthocyanins, black chokeberries have a simple anthocyanin spectrum, but a many times higher anthocyanin content. For that reason chokeberries are of special interest as a source for a natural colourant.
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