Phenolic compounds are organic molecules characterised by one or more hydroxyl groups attached to an aromatic benzene ring. They are widely distributed in plants, where they occur as simple phenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and more complex polyphenols, and they contribute to the colour, flavour, and defensive ch…
Phenolic compounds are organic molecules characterised by one or more hydroxyl groups attached to an aromatic benzene ring. They are widely distributed in plants, where they occur as simple phenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and more complex polyphenols, and they contribute to the colour, flavour, and defensive chemistry of fruits, vegetables, grains, oils, and medicinal herbs. Phenolic compounds are of major interest for their Antioxidant Activity: their hydroxyl groups allow them to donate hydrogen atoms and electrons, neutralising free radicals and reducing oxidative stress. Many also display anti-inflammatory properties, and their total phenolic content is frequently used as an indicator of a plant material's antioxidant capacity. Because their concentration and activity are affected by plant species, growing conditions, extraction solvent, and pH, measuring and comparing phenolic content across different materials and conditions is a central concern of antioxidant research. Studies in this area have evaluated the phenolic and antioxidant properties of medicinal plants, cashew apple and husk, liquorice and other aerial plant parts, curry leaf, orange juice, processed fruit, sunflower oil, and purslane, often correlating total phenolic content with measured antioxidant capacity. This page brings together peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to phenolic compounds and Antioxidant Activity in plants and foods.
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