M. L. Azevedo, “Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) cv. Tupy in Different Maturation Stages Grown in Temperate,” Ph.D. Thesis, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, 2011.

has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Influence of the Degree of Maturation on the Bioactive Compounds in Blackberry (Rubus spp.) cv. Tupy

  AUTHORS: Josiane K. Rutz, Glenise B. Voss, Rui Carlos Zambiazi

  KEYWORDS: Blackberry; Phytochemicals; Maturation Degree; Antioxidant Activity; Anthocyanins; Phenolic Compounds

  JOURNAL NAME: Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol.3 No.10, October 15, 2012

  ABSTRACT: Fruit consumption is primarily due to the increasing awareness of consumers on the health benefits of a healthy diet. Thus some small fruits stand out because they have bioactive compounds that may have health benefits. Among these fruits is the blackberry, which contains different levels of bioactive compounds depending on the maturation stage. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical and physicochemical compositions of blackberries (cv. Tupy) at three maturation stages. It was observed that during maturation, there was a decrease in acidity, carotenoids and tocopherols and an increase in the total soluble solids, pH, anthocyanins, antioxidant activity and total amount of phenolic compounds. Epicatequin was the major phenolic compound found in blackberries.