Carotenoids and cyanogenic glucosides in saskatoon berries (Amelanchier alnifolia Nutt.)

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 249-254

  Mazza, G ^a   Cottrell, T ^a  

^a SUMMERLAND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE   (Canada)

Author keywords

Amelanchier alnifolia; Amygdalin; Berries; Beta carotene; Carotenoids; Cyanogenesis; Cyanogenic glycosides; Cyanogens; Fruit; Lutein; Prunasin; Zeaxanthin

Indexed keywords

AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA;

EID: 40249097599     PISSN: 08891575     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2007.11.003     Document Type: Article

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