The Bioactive Potential of Fruit Juice of Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Produced in Edirne Province‐Türkiye: Phenolic Profile, Elemental Composition, and In Vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities
This analysis reveals antioxidant and antibacterial activity in black chokeberry juice, highlighting its potential in functional beverages.
Key Points
In vitro antioxidant activity of black chokeberry juice was significantly higher in ABTS assay than DPPH assay, showing its effectiveness as an antioxidant.
The study found that the IC50 values for DPPH and ABTS scavenging abilities were 26.31 μL/mL and 27.99 μL/mL, respectively, indicating strong antioxidant potential.
Through comprehensive analysis, the phenolic profile indicated high levels of phenolic acids and flavonoids, contributing to its health benefits.
Edirne's black chokeberry juice demonstrates promising antibacterial activity with MIC values of 71,687 μg/mL against Gram-positive and 286,750 μg/mL against Gram-negative bacteria.