Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
16th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING & NATURAL SCIENCES, Girne, Kıbrıs (Kktc), 1 - 02 Haziran 2024, ss.9-11, (Özet Bildiri)
Aronia, initially regarded as an ornamental plant, has gained popularity in recent years and spread worldwide as a fruit. It consists of a total of three species, the last of which is a hybrid of the other two species. It can be consumed as fruit, fruit juice, and dietary supplements. Due to not requiring special environments for its production, it is cultivated in many countries. In Turkey, it is primarily produced in Kırklareli, and also in Bursa and Manisa.Aronia is known to have numerous health benefits. It contains various vitamins and minerals and is a source of many health-promoting bioactive compounds. Due to its health benefits and biological activities, interest in this fruit has increased recently. It offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. Aronia, being a potent antioxidant, also has a significant positive impact on cardiovascular health. It also has positive effects on lipid metabolism. Aronia is rich in compounds classified as antioxidants, including proanthocyanidins, flavonols, anthocyanins, flavanols, and phenolic acids. These compounds contribute to the status of the fruit as a biologically active and polyphenol-rich source. In addition to their antioxidant activities, these compounds also play roles as carriers of characteristic taste, aroma, color, and nutritional value. Aronia is considered the best source of phenolic acids among berry fruits. The phenolic acid content in the fruit juice is higher than that in the pulp. Aronia fruits are known to be rich in anthocyanins, which provide the red pigment. They also contain proanthocyanidins, which contribute to the bitter and sour taste. While the highest proanthocyanidin content is observed in unripe fruits, it decreases with fruit ripening. Aronia fruit is rich in proanthocyanidins, whereas aronia juice does not contain as much proanthocyanidin as the fruit itself. Compared to seedless pulp, aronia pulp rich in seeds and kernels contains significantly lower proanthocyanidin. Despite being rich in some compounds, aronia has a low flavonol content. Cultivating aronia in a dry and warm climate leads to the intensification of polyphenol concentration in the fruit, making it one of the most important antioxidant sources in the human diet.