In:
International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Wiley, Vol. 51, No. 6 ( 2016-06), p. 1409-1416
Abstract:
Epidemiological evidence supports that polyphenol‐rich foods with high antioxidant potency promote health and may influence various metabolic diseases' development. Often beverage products claim to have antioxidant potency based on the perceived polyphenol content; however, few studies have examined the antioxidant potency of beverages with none reporting on commonly consumed youth beverages. This study's purpose was to measure total antioxidant capacity ( TAC ), expressed in Trolox equivalents (μmol mL −1 ), in a variety of youth beverages, including juices, vitamin enhanced waters, sport drinks, energy drinks and various milk products. Significantly higher TAC (3.8–6.7 μmol mL −1 ) was measured in 100% juices, while vitamin enhanced waters varied by brand (0.2–3.1 μmol mL −1 ). Soda, energy and sports drinks measured the least activity (0.0–0.3 μmol mL −1 ), whereas other milk types (strawberry, organic, regular and soya) measured no activity, except chocolate milk (3.0 μmol mL −1 ). These results may improve beverage selection practices for youth, parents and dietitians to increase TAC of the paediatric diet.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0950-5423
,
1365-2621
DOI:
10.1111/ijfs.2016.51.issue-6
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2016518-3
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2401430-8
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