Morphometric, Nutritional, and Phytochemical Characterization of Eugenia (Syzygium paniculatum Gaertn): A Berry with Under-Discovered Potential

Magenta Cherry or Eugenia (Syzygium paniculatum Gaertn) is an underutilized berry species with an interesting source of functional components. This study aimed to evaluate these berries’ morphometric, nutritional, and phytochemical characteristics at two ripening stages, CM: consumer maturity (CM) and OM: over-maturity. Morphometric analysis revealed size and weight parameters comparable to commercial berries such as blueberries. Fresh fruits were processed into pulverized material, and in...

polyphenols, antioxidants, flour, protein, fiber
Morphometric, Nutritional, and Phytochemical Characterization of Eugenia (Syzygium paniculatum Gaertn): A Berry with Under-Discovered Potential