日喀则市青稞全籽粒抗氧化品质研究

为揭示日喀则青稞全籽粒所含酚类物质与抗氧化能力间的关系,遴选出抗氧化品质优异的品种,对13份青稞材料的酚类物质含量和抗氧化能力进行了品种间的多重比较分析、酚类物质含量和抗氧化能力的相关分析、抗氧化品质的主成分分析以及品种间的聚类分析。结果表明,按籽粒颜色可将13份青稞品种划分为棕、紫、黑三色,深色(紫色和黑色)品种中花色苷、原花青素、总黄酮和总酚含量较高,且氧化自由基吸收能力(ORAC)、铁离子还原能力(FRAP)、1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)自由基清除能力也高于浅色(棕色)品种。ORAC、FRAP、DPPH自由基清除能力与酚类物质含量之间存在显著或极显著相关性,而金属离子螯合能力(MCC)与酚类物质无显著相关性。主成分分析和聚类分析结果表明,可通过籽粒颜色来进行青稞抗氧化品质初筛,深色青稞品种尤其是黑色青稞品种籽粒抗氧化品质最高。研究青稞籽粒酚类物质抗氧化有助于完善青稞抗氧化品质评价体系,为开发青稞抗氧化功能食品筛选出抗氧化能力优异的品种。     

不同石榴品种果实酚类物质及抗氧化活性研究

为探明石榴不同栽培地区和不同品种间酚类物质含量分布特征,筛选抗氧化能力强的功能型优良品种,以山东、云南、新疆和四川地区8个主栽石榴品种的成熟期果实为试材,利用常规品质分析方法和高效液相色谱技术,对其果实品质、酚类物质和抗氧化能力进行分析。结果表明,石榴品种间果实各品质指标存在显著差异,其中,喀什甜单果质量、可溶性糖和维生素C含量最高,甜绿籽固酸比最高,泰山红可溶性固形物含量最高,红玛瑙可滴定酸含量最高。不同石榴品种果皮中酚类物质含量与抗氧化能力均最高;果汁次之,种子最低。喀什甜果皮和红玛瑙种子中酚类物质含量和DPPH自由基清除率均最高;果汁中花青苷含量和DPPH自由基清除率分别在千籽红和大青皮甜中最高,安石榴苷、没食子酸、鞣花酸、总黄酮和总酚含量在红玛瑙中最高;果皮中安石榴苷含量(平均为135.00 mg·g-1)占总酚的48.94%,是石榴果实中最主要的酚类物质。果实品质指标间、果实品质与酚类物质间存在一定的相关性,安石榴苷、没食子酸、鞣花酸、花青苷、总黄酮和总酚间互为正相关,各指标与DPPH自由基清除率均正相关。红玛瑙、喀什红和千籽红果实的综合品质佳,富含酚类物质,是值得推广和开发利用的优良品种。研究结果为石榴加工产品的研发和新品种选育提供了理论依据。     

腌制加工对不同品种叶用芥菜抗氧化物质含量和抗氧化活性的影响

本试验以4个不同品种叶用芥菜为材料,研究了腌制加工对叶用芥菜抗氧化物质含量(维生素C、总酚、总黄酮)和抗氧化活性(TEAC值和FRAP值)的影响。结果表明:与腌制前相比芥菜中抗氧化物质含量与抗氧化活性都有不同程度的下降。维生素C含量下降最为显著(P<0.01),幅度为40.70%~57.46%,总黄酮含量下降不显著,幅度为2.30%~10.62%,总酚介于二者之间;抗氧化活性的变化在品种间存在较大差异,雪里蕻和金丝芥腌制后抗氧化活性下降幅度未达到显著水平(TEAC 8.49%~10.83%,FRAP 9.03%~14.06%),而笋壳青菜和瘤子芥菜下降幅度达到显著水平(TEAC 14.45%~19.14%,FRAP 28.05%~35.77%,P<0.05)。总酚和总黄酮与抗氧化活性呈现极显著的正相关,总酚与TEAC和FRAP的R2分别为0.9482和0.9395,总黄酮与TEAC和FRAP的R2分别为0.8287和0.9129。维生素C与抗氧化活性的相关性较弱(TEAC,R2=0.2968,FRAP,R2=0.0979),酚类物质在腌制叶用芥菜抗氧化活性中起重要作用。     

森林草莓与栽培草莓体外抗氧化能力比较

为了鉴定草莓抗氧化物质含量和抗氧化能力,筛选具有较高营养价值的草莓遗传资源,以森林草莓和10个栽培草莓品种为试材,测定抗氧化物质,如总多酚、类黄酮、花青素、维生素C含量;采用2,2-联氮-二(3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸)二铵盐自由基(ABTS)清除法、铁离子还原能力(FRAP)测评了不同试材的体外抗氧化能力。结果表明,森林草莓抗氧化物质含量和抗氧化能力要远高于测试的栽培草莓;在10个栽培品种中,哈尼和凤冠的营养品质表现较好;总多酚含量与抗氧化能力呈显著正相关关系。主成分分析表明总多酚是草莓抗氧化能力的重要物质基础,即花青素与维生素C也是草莓抗氧化能力的主要组成参数。遗传背景对于草莓的抗氧化物质和抗氧化能力起重要作用;森林草莓的抗氧化能力高于测试的栽培品种,具有进一步开发和综合利用潜力。     

不同钾肥对番茄幼苗酚类物质代谢作用的影响

采用水培试验,研究不同钾肥水平（K 0、4.0、8.0、1.6 mmol/L）、钾肥品种（KNO3、K2SO4）对中杂106（ZZ106）和毛粉802（MF820）两种番茄幼苗生长、酚类物质代谢作用的影响。结果表明,两种钾肥均在倍增浓度（8.0 mmol/L）处理中的番茄叶片、根部酚类物质代谢最活跃。施用K2SO4处理植株鲜重、干重、植株钾含量均显著高于KNO3,但KNO3处理番茄苯丙氨酸解氨酶（PAL）活性、总酚、类黄酮、木质素含量均高于K2SO4。中杂106的代谢酶活性及代谢产物、鲜重、干重、叶片钾含量均显著高于毛粉802,但根系钾含量显著低于毛粉802。总之,施钾有利于番茄叶片和根系PAL、多酚氧化酶（PPO）、过氧化物酶（POD）活性的提高以及总酚、类黄酮和木质素的合成,供钾不足、过量均会降低代谢酶的活性以及影响酚类物质和木质素的含成。K2SO4比KNO3更能促进番茄植株生长发育,但施用KNO3的处理番茄植株酚类物质代谢能力优于K2SO4。中杂106的生长发育及酚类物质代谢能力均优于毛粉802。     

石榴果实发育期果皮褐变及相关酶活性变化

为探明石榴果实发育期果皮褐变及其相关酶活性、总酚和抗氧化能力的变化规律及相互关系,以泰山红和泰山三白甜石榴为试材,研究各发育期果皮褐变度、多酚氧化酶(PPO)活性、过氧化物酶(POD)活性、苯丙氨酸解氨酶(PAL)活性、总酚含量和DPPH自由基清除率的变化。结果表明,2个品种果皮褐变度、PPO活性、POD活性、总酚含量和DPPH自由基清除率随着发育天数的增加逐渐降低,均在7月15日达到最高。2个品种果实发育期果皮PAL活性呈先降低后升高再降低的变化趋势,分别在7月15日和9月13日出现峰值。泰山红抗褐变能力高于泰山三白甜,二者分别在9月23日和9月13日采收能减轻褐变的发生。相关性分析表明,PAL、PPO、POD、总酚和DPPH自由基清除率均与石榴果实酶促褐变密切相关,石榴果实酚类物质含量高低与其抗氧化能力极显著正相关。本研究结果为深入揭示石榴果实褐变机理提供了理论依据。     

刺梨及其近缘种质叶片主要活性物质含量及抗氧化性分析

为明确刺梨及其2个近缘种质无籽刺梨和无刺刺梨叶片中活性物质含量变化及其对抗氧化能力的贡献,本研究以刺梨、无籽刺梨和无刺刺梨为试验材料,测定其不同叶龄叶片(幼叶、成熟叶和老叶)中维生素C(Vc)、总三萜、总酚、总黄酮含量及超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性变化,并用铁离子还原(FRAP)、2,2'-联氨-二(3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸)二铵盐(ABTS)和1,1-二苯基-2-苦肼基(DPPH)3种体系分析其体外抗氧化能力,同时对5种抗氧化活性物质进行主成分分析。结果表明,3个材料的不同叶龄叶片中,总酚、总黄酮、Vc含量和SOD活性变化以及3种抗氧化活性均依次表现为成熟叶>幼叶>老叶,而总三萜含量均在老叶中为最高;3个试验材料成熟叶中,无刺刺梨的总酚含量及其对ABTS自由基的清除能力、刺梨的Vc含量及其对DPPH自由基的清除能力,以及无籽刺梨的SOD活性及其对FRAP抗氧化能力均高于其他2个材料,刺梨老叶中的总三萜含量显著高于其他2个材料。相关性分析表明,总酚、总黄酮、Vc与3种抗氧化方法测定结果呈显著正相关;主成分分析表明,成熟叶中具有抗氧化能力的5种活性物质对抗氧化能力贡献依次表现为总酚、Vc>总三萜、SOD>总黄酮,且3种主成分的累计贡献率达90%以上。本研究结果为了解和开发利用上述3个蔷薇属种质叶片功能成分提供了理论依据。     

体外模拟胃肠消化对不同热处理荷叶中酚类物质释放量及抗氧化活性的影响

为探讨体外模拟胃肠消化对不同热处理荷叶中酚类物质释放及抗氧化活性的影响,采用真空微波、湿热蒸汽和煮沸3种热加工方式和体外模拟胃肠消化对不同生长期荷叶进行处理。结果表明,荷叶中酚类物质的释放与荷叶生长过程中荷叶直径大小呈正相关,其中直径为56 cm的荷叶总酚释放量最高。此外,在不同消化方式不同热处理下,真空微波干燥处理的荷叶(V56)总酚和总黄酮释放量均最高,且其FRAP、ABTS抗氧化能力也最强。与对照组相比,模拟胃液处理显著提高了真空微波热处理组荷叶的总酚释放量,显著降低了煮沸处理组荷叶的总酚释放量,对湿热蒸汽处理组荷叶的总酚释放量无影响,而模拟胃液处理均显著降低了不同热处理组荷叶的总黄酮释放量;模拟肠液处理均显著增加了不同热处理组荷叶的总酚和总黄酮释放量。与对照组相比,模拟胃液消化显著提高了真空微波处理组和湿热蒸汽处理组荷叶的FRAP抗氧化能力,降低了煮沸处理组荷叶的FRAP抗氧化能力;模拟肠液消化显著提高了真空微波组荷叶的FRAP抗氧化能力。模拟胃液消化中真空微波处理组的ABTS抗氧化能力与对照相比有所降低,而模拟肠液消化显著提高了3种热加工处理组荷叶的ABTS抗氧化能力。本研究结果为荷叶的开发利用提供了技术支撑和理论依据。     

贵州不同生态区蓝莓果实抗氧化特性研究

为了探讨贵州省不同生态区不同蓝莓品种果实抗氧化能力的差异,对不同生态区蓝莓品种选育及栽种配置做出合理规划。选择贵州省3个不同海拔生态区内种植5年生的4个蓝莓品种,并分别对供试蓝莓果实样品的总抗氧化能力、羟自由基清除能力和DPPH自由基清除能力进行测定,并结合测定蓝莓果实中总酚、类黄酮和原花色素含量,对蓝莓果实的抗氧化能力进行评价,结果表明,在高海拔地区蓝莓果实抗氧化能力强于低海拔地区,4个品种中"园蓝"的综合抗氧化能力最强;兔眼蓝莓中"园蓝"抗氧化能力强于"灿烂",高丛类蓝莓中"蓝雨"的抗氧化能力强于"莱克西"。蓝莓果实中原花青素含量、类黄酮含量、总酚含量与植株抗氧化活性显著相关(p0.01)。     

保鲜剂对百合鳞片常温贮藏期间品质及抗氧化活性的影响

以兰州地产鲜百合为试材,采用0.5 mmol/L水杨酸和6 mg/L二氧化氯两种保鲜剂分别浸泡鲜百合鳞片5 min和10 min,并常温下贮藏的处理方法,研究不同保鲜剂处理对百合鳞片贮藏过程中褐变度、抗坏血酸(Vc)含量、总酚、黄酮以及抗氧化活性等指标的影响,通过品质与抗氧化活性之间的相关性分析,确定水杨酸和二氧化氯的保鲜效果及其最佳使用浓度。结果表明,水杨酸和二氧化氯均可有效保持百合的感官品质,延缓营养物质的流失。其中以0.5 mmol/L的水杨酸浸泡10 min的处理效果最好,能够更好地延缓百合鳞片的褐变,抑制Vc、总黄酮、总酚含量的下降,降低多酚氧化酶活性,提高了DPPH自由基、羟基自由基清除能力和总抗氧化能力。     

Effects of Nitrogen and Sulfur on Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity in Two Genotypes of Leaf Mustard

Leaf mustard (Brassica juncea Coss) is widely used for both fresh and processed markets in southern China. It contains high nutritional and medicinal compounds, which are important for maintaining optimum health. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) nutrition on total phenolics and antioxidant activity in two genotypes of leaf mustard (cvs. ‘Xuelihong’ and ‘Zhujie’). Plants were greenhouse-grown using nutrient solutions with two levels of nitrogen (10 and 25 mM) and three levels of sulfur (0.5, 1, and 2 mM). Total phenolic concentrations were considerably decreased by increasing nitrogen supply, whereas increased by increasing sulfur supply. Total phenolic concentrations in cv ‘Zhujie’ was higher than in cv ‘Xuelihong’. Three assays including 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, β -carotene bleaching (BCB), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were used to evaluate antioxidant activity. Increasing nitrogen supply reduced DPPH radical scavenging activity and FRAP value, but increased antioxidant activity using BCB assay. Increasing sulfur supply increased antioxidant activity with all three tests. The effects of genotype on DPPH radical scavenging activity and FRAP value were not significant, however, antioxidant activity using BCB assay was significantly higher in cv ‘Zhujie’ than in cv ‘Xuelihong’. A significantly positive correlation was found between DPPH radical scavenging activity and total phenolic concentrations in two genotypes, FRAP value and total phenolic concentrations in cv ‘Xuelihong’.     

Effects of nitrogen fertilization on the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

Many herbs and spices have been shown to contain high levels of polyphenolic compounds with potent antioxidant properties. In the present study, we explore how nutrient availability, specifically nitrogen fertilization, affects the production of polyphenolic compounds in three cultivars (Dark Opal, Genovese, and Sweet Thai) of the culinary herb, basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.). Nitrogen fertilization was found to have a significant effect on total phenolic levels in Dark Opal ( p < 0.001) and Genovese ( p < 0.001) basil with statistically higher phenolic contents observed when nutrient availability was limited at the lowest (0.1 mM) applied nitrogen treatment. Similarly, basil treated at the lowest nitrogen fertilization level generally contained significantly higher rosmarinic ( p = 0.001) and caffeic ( p = 0.001) acid concentrations than basil treated at other nitrogen levels. Nitrogen fertilization also affected antioxidant activity ( p = 0.002) with basil treated at the highest applied nitrogen level, 5.0 mM, exhibiting lower antioxidant activity than all other nitrogen treatments. The anthocyanin content of Dark Opal basil was not affected by applied nitrogen level, but anthocyanin concentrations were significantly impacted by growing season ( p = 0.001). Basil cultivar was also determined to have a statistically significant effect on total phenolic levels, rosmarinic and caffeic acid concentrations, and antioxidant activities.     

Changes in fruit antioxidant activity among blueberry cultivars during cold-temperature storage

Antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, anthocyanin content, and six other fruit characters including titratable acid concentration, soluble solids, firmness, and percentage of bruised berries were determined for nine blueberry (Vaccinium L. sp.) cultivars at harvest and at various postharvest intervals after storage at 5 degrees C. Berries from MSU-58, Brigitta, and Legacy stored successfully for 7 weeks, Bluegold stored for 3-5 weeks, Bluecrop, Elliott, and Nelson stored for 3 weeks, and Jersey and Little Giant stored for fewer than 3 weeks. During the time they retained marketable quality, one cultivar (MSU-58) demonstrated a 29% increase in antioxidant activity. None of the cultivars showed a significant decrease from the harvest antioxidant activity value during storage. Antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and anthocyanin content were strongly correlated with each other (r = 0.87-0.99, P < 0.01). All three parameters were moderately correlated with soluble solids (r = 0.47, P < or =0.05; r = 0.44, P < or = 0.05; and r = 0.64, P < or = 0.01, respectively), and antioxidant activity and total phenolic content were both moderately correlated with pH (r = 0.53 and 0.49, respectively; P < or = 0.05). However, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and anthocyanin content showed no correlation with firmness, percent severely bruised berries, or weight loss. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content at harvest both correlated with titratable acidity at harvest (r = 0.68, P < or = 0.05 and r = 0.70, P < or = 0.05, respectively) on a cultivar mean basis. Berries from Elliott were also harvested from plants at two levels of bush ripeness (30-50% and 60-80% ripe berries on plants) and separated into three fruit maturity classes on the basis of percent blue color. The level of bush ripeness had no significant effect on antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, or anthocyanin content; however, fruit maturity had a significant effect on antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and anthocyanin content, and bush ripeness x fruit maturity interactions were significant for these three traits. Berries with 50-75% blue coloration harvested from bushes with 60-80% mature fruit showed a significant increase in antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and anthocyanin content during the first 3 weeks in storage. Our results demonstrate that increases in antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and anthocyanin content may occur in the blueberry during cold storage and are cultivar-dependent. The increases that occur in immature fruit, such as in Elliott, may be advantageous for producers who wish to delay marketing of the fruit.     

Characterization of phenolic substances and antioxidant properties of food soybeans grown in the North Dakota-Minnesota region

Phenolic profiles and antioxidant properties of a total of 30 soybean samples, including 27 grown in the North Dakota-Minnesota region and three soybeans from the other regions, were investigated. The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC), phenolic acids, flavonols, anthocyanins, and isoflavones were quantified. Antioxidant properties of soybean extracts were assessed using 2-diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl free radical scavenging activity (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) methods. Results showed that black soybean cultivars possessed significantly higher TPC, TFC, DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC values than all yellow soybean cultivars. However, black soybean cultivars did not exhibit significantly higher individual phenolic contents (except for anthocyanins), such as phenolic acids and isoflavones, than the yellow soybean cultivars. The isoflavone profiles of North Dakota soybean cultivars were similar to those of South Dakota, but average values of total isoflavone (TI) contents were higher than soybeans grown in the other states and Korea and Japan according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Iowa State University Database on the isoflavone contents of foods. Correlation assays showed that TPC, TI, total phenolic acids, daidzin, genistin, malonyldaidzin, daidzein, genistein, and trans-cinnamic acid significantly ( r = 0.73, 0.62, 0.49, 0.68, 0.59, 0.59, 0.56, 0.47, and 0.76, respectively, p < 0.0001) correlated with ORAC values of yellow soybeans. Both isoflavones and phenolic acids contributed to the ORAC values of yellow soybeans. These data suggest that some selected soybean cultivars may be used as high-quality food-grade soybeans for providing high phenolic phytochemicals and antioxidant activities.     

Antioxidant activity in fruits and leaves of blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry varies with cultivar and developmental stage

Fruits and leaves from different cultivars of thornless blackberry (Rubus sp.), red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.), black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis L.), and strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa D.) plants were analyzed for total antioxidant capacity (oxygen radical absorbance capacity, ORAC) and total phenolic content. In addition, fruits were analyzed for total anthocyanin content. Blackberries and strawberries had the highest ORAC values during the green stages, whereas red raspberries had the highest ORAC activity at the ripe stage. Total anthocyanin content increased with maturity for all three species of fruits. Compared with fruits, leaves were found to have higher ORAC values. In fruits, ORAC values ranged from 7.8 to 33.7 micromol of Trolox equivalents (TE)/g of fresh berries (35. 0-162.1 micromol of TE/g of dry matter), whereas in leaves, ORAC values ranged from 69.7 to 182.2 micromol of TE/g of fresh leaves (205.0-728.8 micromol of TE/g of dry matter). As the leaves become older, the ORAC values and total phenolic contents decreased. The results showed a linear correlation between total phenolic content and ORAC activity for fruits and leaves. For ripe berries, a linear relationship existed between ORAC values and anthocyanin content. Of the ripe fruits tested, on the basis of wet weight of fruit, cv. Jewel black raspberry and blackberries may be the richest source for antioxidants. On the basis of the dry weight of fruit, strawberries had the highest ORAC activity followed by black raspberries (cv. Jewel), blackberries, and red raspberries.     

Distribution of conjugated and free phenols in fruits: antioxidant activity and cultivar variations

Total and free phenolic contents of 16 commonly consumed fruits (comprising 9 apples, 4 pears, and one each of peach, plum, and kiwi fruit cultivars) were measured by Folin-Ciocalteu assay. Total phenol contents varied from 272 to 475 mg of CtE/100 g of fresh weight. Of the apple cultivars studied, Braeburn and Empire had the highest and lowest total phenol content, respectively. The apple cultivars ranked in the following decreasing order: Braeburn > Red Delicious > Crisp Pink > Granny Smith > Royal Gala > Bramley > Golden Delicious > Fuji > Empire. Among pear cultivars, the order was Forelle > Taylor's > Peckham's > Conference. Peach and plum equally had high contents. The percentage of conjugated phenolics ranged between 3 (Red Delicious) and 77% (Empire) of the total phenols. Comparison of different cultivars of the same fruit and between different fruits showed broad variations in both phenolic content and in vitro antioxidant activity; a weak correlation (R(2) = 0.58) was observed between the phenolic content of the fruits and the total antioxidant activity, as estimated by the FRAP assay. The calculated dietary intake of total, free, and conjugated phenols from average per capita consumption of apples and pears in different regions of the U.K. varied between 104-126, 53-64, and 51-62 mg of CtE/day, respectively.     

Varietal differences among the phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of seven table grape cultivars grown in the south of Italy based on chemometrics

Seven table grape cultivars grown in Apulia region were considered: Italia, Baresana, Pizzutello, Red Globe, Michele Palieri, Crimson Seedless, and Thompson Seedless. Seeds, skins and pulps were extracted and analyzed for their phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities. The hierarchy in the phenolic contents was seeds, skins, and pulps. These results indicate that the intake of the whole berries (seeds included) must be strongly recommended. The highest phenolic contents were detected on Italia and Michele Palieri cv., respectively within the white and the red/black table grapes. Seeds gave a high contribution to the berry antioxidant activity, as they had higher phenolic content than skins and contained high quantities of proanthocyanidines, but the strongest antioxidant activity was shown by the pulp juices due to their content in hydroxycinnamyl acids. The principal component analysis applied to the phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of skins, pulps, and seeds allowed a good separation of Italia and Michele Palieri cultivars. According to the cluster analysis, cultivars were grouped into two clusters, one including Michele Palieri and the other one including Italia, Baresana, Pizzutello, and Thompson Seedless.     

Polyphenols and antioxidant capacity of seed coat and cotyledon from Brazilian and Peruvian bean cultivars (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Seed coats and cotyledons from 25 Brazilian and 3 Peruvian bean cultivars were investigated in relation to their phenolic profiles and antioxidant capacity. Condensed tannins, anthocyanins, and flavonols such as kaempferol and quercetin glycosides were mostly found in seed coats. Cotyledons were rich in phenolic acids, such as ferulic, sinapic, chlorogenic, and other hydroxycinnamic acids. In general, the seed coat color pattern and the type of cultivar showed an important influence on the variability of phenolic profiles and levels, respectively. Total phenolics and antioxidant capacity assessed by the DPPH method were higher in seed coats than in cotyledons. The antioxidant capacity had a significant correlation with condensed tannins for all samples and with total anthocyanins in black and red seed coats, whereas in cotyledons, it was more related to the total phenolic content.