Table 1 Total content of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, anthocyanins and procyanidins in leaf extracts of R. nigrum L., V. myrtillus L., R. fruticosus L. and F. vesca L. expressed as mg/g DW (dry weight). Values are mean of three replicate determinations (n = 3) ± SD.

From: Assessment of cytotoxicity and antioxidant properties of berry leaves as by-products with potential application in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products

Total phenolic compounds content (mg/g DW ± S.D.)

Ribes nigrum L.

Vaccinium myrtillus L.

Rubus fruticosus L.

Fragaria vesca L.

70.57 ± 2.24

76.73 ± 2.38

121.87 ± 2.11

148.48 ± 3.12

Total flavonoids content (mg/g DW ± S.D.)

Ribes nigrum L.

Vaccinium myrtillus L.

Rubus fruticosus L.

Fragaria vesca L.

7.93 ± 0.44

16.36 ± 0.47

17.49 ± 11.74

18.19 ± 0.27

Total procyanidin content (mg/g DW ± S.D.)

Ribes nigrum L.

Vaccinium myrtillus L.

Rubus fruticosus L.

Fragaria vesca L.

6.43 ± 0.24

8.03 ± 0.76

13.22 ± 1.06

19.03 ± 1.77

Total anthocyanin content (mg/g DW ± S.D.)

Ribes nigrum L.

Vaccinium myrtillus L.

Rubus fruticosus L.

Fragaria vesca L.

28.07 ± 3.08

31.02 ± 0.98

44.83 ± 2.74

49.13 ± 1.99

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