Level of vitamin C, polyphenols, and antioxidant and enzymatic activity in three varieties of kale (Brassica oleracea l. var. Acephala) at different stages of Maturity

International Journal of Food Properties

Volumn 14, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 1069-1080

  Korus, Anna ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE IN KRAKOW   (Poland)

Author keywords

Antioxidant activity; Enzymatic activity; Kale; Polyphenols; Stage of maturity; Vitamin C

Indexed keywords

ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES; ENZYMATIC ACTIVITY; KALE; POLYPHENOLS; VITAMIN C;

KETONES; ORGANIC ACIDS; PHENOLS; PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS;

VITAMINS;

ACEPHALA; BRASSICA OLERACEA;

EID: 80051884156     PISSN: 10942912     EISSN: 15322386     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10942910903580926     Document Type: Article

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