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Changes In Anthocyanins Throughout The Processing Of Muscadine (Vitis Rotundifolia) Wine, Luke Aaron Mumphrey
Changes In Anthocyanins Throughout The Processing Of Muscadine (Vitis Rotundifolia) Wine, Luke Aaron Mumphrey
LSU Master's Theses
Grapes from Vitis rotundifolia ( Muscadine) are rich sources of different phenolic compounds, (e.g. ellagic acid, myricetin, quercetin, kaempferol, resveratrol, etc.) which are purported to provide health benefits, possibly as antioxidants. Anthocyanins, a pigmented subgroup of the flavonoid group, are responsible for intense pigmentation in the grapes. Maximizing anthocyanins in products is a priority for color, and preservation of potential health benefits. This research focused on measuring changes in the anthocyanins as wine is produced commercially from a single crop of Vitis rotundifolia var. Ison grapes. Samples were taken at points throughout the vintification process, and phenolics and anthocyanins were …