Table 2.
Anthocyanin contents of Saco sweet cherry extracts (μg/g of dried extract).
| Anthocyanins | Spectra of Absorption (nm) | Total Extract | Coloured Fraction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown 1 | 500 | 2.99 ± 0.24 | nd |
| Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside | 500 | 193.48 ± 0.54 | 3427.93 ± 4.39 a |
| Cyanidin-3-O-rutinoside | 500 | 3865.64 ± 2.95 | 15656.18 ± 25.71 a |
| Unknown 2 | 500 | 341.16 ± 2.82 | nq |
| Pelargonidin-3-O-rutinoside | 500 | 337.464 ± 20.19 | 130.39 ± 1.22 a |
| Peonidin-3-O-rutinoside | 500 | nq | nd |
| Σ | 4740.73 | 19,214.50 |
Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation of three assays. ∑, sum of the determined anthocyanins; nd; not detectable; nq, not quantified. a Significant result (p < 0.05) is indicated as vs. total extract.