PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS IN SWEET CHERRY ( PRUNUS AVIUM L.) PETIOLES AND THEIR ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES

Abstract

Sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) contain various phenolic compounds which contribute to total antioxidant activity. Besides fruits, petioles also contains siginificant amount of phytonutrients and couldbe used for health -promoting herbal teas or infusions. Many dietary phenolics are known to provide health-improving benefits due to their various biological activities. The possible health beneficial effects included antioxidant, antialergic, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antimutagenic, and antiinflamatory properties. Content of total polyphenols, tannins, and flavonoids and antioxidant capacity in a dry