Content of ascorbic acid, quercetin, kaempferol and total phenolics in commercial broccoli

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Volumn 22, Issue 7-8, 2009, Pages 637-643

  Koh, E ^a   Wimalasiri, K M S ^b   Chassy, A W ^a   Mitchell, A E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA   (Sri Lanka)

Author keywords

Ascorbic acid; Broccoli; Daily availability; Food analysis; Food composition; Kaempferol; Quercetin; Total phenolics; Vitamin C

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. ITALICA;

EID: 70350619612     PISSN: 08891575     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2009.01.019     Document Type: Article

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