Physicochemical Characterization and Bioactive Profile of Wild Demir Apple ( Malus sylvestris ) From the Eastern Black Sea Region
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study characterized the physicochemical properties, bioactive composition, and antioxidant capacity of the wild Demir apple ( Malus sylvestris ), an endemic genotype from the Eastern Black Sea region. Samples collected from Artvin were analyzed for physical and chemical attributes, including total soluble solids (13.87%), titratable acidity (0.43% malic acid), ascorbic acid (5.93 mg/100 g FW), and total sugars (11.94%). High‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC–PDA) revealed chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, and catechin as the predominant phenolic compounds. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were 103.98 mg GAE/100 g FW and 2.09 mg QUE/100 g FW, respectively, while antioxidant capacity, assessed via FRAP and DPPH assays, was 2635.91 µmol FeSO 4 /g and 7.75 mg/mL. These findings highlight the wild Demir apple as a rich source of bioactive compounds with strong antioxidant potential, supporting its value for nutritional and functional food applications.
Source: Chemistry & Biodiversity
Language: English
Subfield: Biochemistry
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4416690701