title: Antioxidant activities and phenolic compounds in fruits of various genotypes of American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana L.) [pdf]
abstract: Background. American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana L.) are known as a widespread cultivar which were traditionally used by Native Americans as a food source, and since ancient times have been used in folk medicine. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Diospyros virginiana genotypes. Material and methods. The content of the total antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds from the fruits of the American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana L.
journal: Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Technologia Alimentaria