Chemical Composition and Polyphenol Compounds of <i>Vaccinium floribundum</i> Kunth (Ericaceae) from the Volcano Chimborazo Paramo (Ecuador)

Mortiño (<i>Vaccinium floribundum</i> Kunth) is considered a “superfruit” due to its antioxidant capacity and possible health benefits. To date, there is no known study that addresses the biochemical characterization of mortiño berries from the paramo of the Chimborazo volcano (Ecuador)....

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Main Authors: Jorge M. Caranqui-Aldaz, Raquel Muelas-Domingo, Francisca Hernández, Rafael Martínez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Horticulturae
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/10/956