Articles
ELLAGIC ACID IN CHESTNUT WOOD
Article number
815_12
Pages
95 – 98
Language
English
Abstract
Ellagic acid (EA) is a naturally occurring polyphenolic acid which is found in 46 different fruits and other plant foodstuffs.
Most bark, including that of chestnuts, is rich in polyphenolic compounds which may function to protect the trees from pathogens and pests.
In the present study, chestnut wood from five Greek areas was extracted, and the amount of ellagic acid (EA) present before and after hydrolysis was analyzed using an HPLC procedure and UV detection.
We found that the amount of EA was generally greater after hydrolysis.
There were also great differences in the EA content of bark samples come from different areas of Greece.
Most bark, including that of chestnuts, is rich in polyphenolic compounds which may function to protect the trees from pathogens and pests.
In the present study, chestnut wood from five Greek areas was extracted, and the amount of ellagic acid (EA) present before and after hydrolysis was analyzed using an HPLC procedure and UV detection.
We found that the amount of EA was generally greater after hydrolysis.
There were also great differences in the EA content of bark samples come from different areas of Greece.
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Authors
S.A. Vekiari, H. Lambrinea, P. Merkouri, M. Gordon, P. García-Macías
Keywords
Castanea sativa, timber, lumber, polyphenolic acid
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