HPLC quantification of carotenoids in astringent and non-astringent persimmon peel and flesh
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: High-performance liquid chromatography was used to assess carotenoid compositions in the peel and flesh of 25 cultivars from four persimmon types: pollination-constant astringent, pollination-constant non-astringent (PCNA), pollination-variant astringent (PVA), and pollination-variant non-astringent (PVNA). The carotenoid content was assessed across different cultivars, types, and tissue parts (peel and flesh). The comprehensive analysis demonstrated that peel showed consistently higher carotenoid concentrations than flesh, with β-carotene emerging as the most abundant compound, followed by β-cryptoxanthin and α-carotene. Notably, persimmons of the Jinhong and Maegamajiro (PCNA type) had the highest total carotenoid content, while the PVA type exhibited lower concentrations. Variations were more closely associated with cultivar differences than persimmon types. These findings enhance the current understanding of persimmon carotenoid profiles, nutritional profiles, and the influence of key factors on carotenoid content. • HPLC quantification of carotenoids was established in diverse persimmon cultivars. • Carotenoid levels were higher in peel than in flesh of persimmon fruits. • β-Cryptoxanthin and β-carotene were the dominant carotenoids, showing accumulation patterns that varied depending on the cultivar. • Carotenoid content differed significantly by cultivars, but not by astringency or pollination types.
Source: Food Chemistry
Authors: Chang-Dae Lee, Hak-Dong Lee, Gyeong-Bok Ma, Byulhana Lee, Sanghyun Lee
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,930
Funder: Rural Development Administration
Award: G6369367455
OpenAlex ID: W4413112401