Polyphenol content of Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia L.) berries

Abstract

Introduction The Saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia L.) is a deciduous shrub beloning to the rose family (Rosaceae). These shrubs are commonly found in forests and thickets. Their fruits are globose, glabrous berry, approximately 7-15 mm in diameter. It possesses a waxy epicarp and a mesocarp that is both succulent and saccharine. The fruits matures in June [1]. The black-blue berries thar are rich in flavonoids, phenolic compunds, and anthocyanins. Due to its high concentration of bioactive compounds, especially polyphenols, the Saskatoon berry possesses potent antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antitumor, hypoglycemic, antidiabetic, and antiradical properties. Moreover, it can help regulate glucose levels and glycogen accumulation in the human body, highlighting its significant nutritional and nutraceutical value [2]. [...].