Comprehensive analysis of polyphenols in fruits consumed in Japan

Polyphenols, a large group of natural antioxidants, are a versatile group of phytochemicals beneficial for disease prevention. In this study, we comprehensively analyzed polyphenols, catechins, procyanidins, simple polyphenols, anthocyanins and flavonoids, in fruits consumed in Japan by high performance liquid chromatography with photo-diode array and mass spectrometric detection to complete the database of food components.