Table 2.
Selection of studies focusing on total anthocyanin content (TAC) in various barley cultivars. The anthocyanin quantification method and assay used for antioxidant potential are also listed.
| Barley Colour | Barley Variety | TAC (mg/kg Kernel Weight) | TAC Measurement | Antioxidant Potential | Total Phenolic Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | CI-1248 [39] | 573 ± 26 | HPLC | 3937 µmol TE/100 g (ORAC) | n.d. |
| Purple | Yu 5904-088 [40] | 679 ± 19 | Spectrophotometer | 78% (DPPH) | n.d. |
| Blue | Kompolti korai 1 [41] | 84 ± 3 | Spectrophotometer | n.d. | n.d. |
| Blue | Ubamer [40] | 77 ± 2 | Spectrophotometer | 35% (DPPH) | n.d. |
| Blue | Tankard [28] | 345 ± 1 | Spectrophotometer | n.d. | n.d. |
| Black | Peru-35 [39] | 0 | HPLC | 5430 µmol TE/100 g (ORAC) | n.d. |
| Black | Black [40] | 8 ± 1 | Spectrophotometer | 29% (DPPH) | n.d. |
HPLC: High-performance liquid chromatography.