Plums

This research will look to find superior varieties of plums for human health, concentrating on investigating heritage and traditional European varieties in comparison with Japanese plum varieties.

European Plums (Prunes, Damsons and Greengages)

These plum varieties typically contain very high levels of:

• Anthocyanins
  • Cy-rut (Cyanidin-3-rutinoside)
  • Pn-glu (Peonidin-3-glycoside)
  • Pn-rut (Peonidin-3-rutinoside)
• Quercetin Glycosides
  • Q-rha (Quercetin-3-rhamnoside)
  • Q-penthex
• Neochlorogenic acid (3-CQA)

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Black Doris Plum

Black Doris can contain very high levels of:

• Anthocyanins
  • Cy-gal (Cyanidin-3-galactoside)
  • Cy-glu (Cyanidin-3-glucoside)
• Quercetin Glycosides
  • Q-glu (Quercetin-3-glucoside)
  • Q-xly (Quercetin-3-xyloside)
  • Q-acetythex