Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
European Food Research and Technology, cilt.252, sa.2, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
This study investigates the biochemical composition of six apricot cultivars (‘Precoce de Tyrinthe’, ‘Rubista’, ‘Domino’, ‘Flopria’, ‘Orange Ruby’, and ‘Çağatay Bey’) selected from commercial orchards in Mut district of Mersin, Turkey in 2024. Four sugars were identified: sucrose (3.925–5.864 mg/100 g), glucose (988.95–2.202 mg/100 g), xylose (79.76–222.11 mg/100 g), and fructose (446–1462 mg/100 g). Total sugar content ranged from 6.235 mg/100 g (Domino) to 9.424 mg/100 g (Çağatay Bey), with sucrose and glucose being predominant across all cultivars. Eight phenolic compounds were detected and quantified, with catechin (0.49–1.74 mg/100 g) and ellagic acid (0.61–3.62 mg/100 g) being most abundant. Significant cultivar variation was observed in phenolic profiles, with Precoce De Tyrinthe exhibiting the highest caffeic acid and catechin content, while Çağatay Bey demonstrated the highest ellagic acid concentration. These phenolic signatures provide biochemical markers for cultivar authentication and antioxidant capacity assessment. A comprehensive volatile analysis identified 53 compounds, including 12 alcohols, 11 aldehydes, 7 esters, 8 ketones, 3 acids, and 12 terpenes. Alcohols (24.28–72.89%) and aldehydes (11.55–48.55%) were the dominant volatile groups across all cultivars. Key aroma compounds included 1-hexanol (0.43–7.08%), (E)-2-hexen-1-ol (11.17–25.08%), linalool (6.36–54.86%), hexanal (3.65–18.52%), and benzaldehyde (0.54–18.46%). Cultivar-specific volatile profiles revealed distinct aroma signatures, with Flopria showing exceptionally high linalool content (54.86%) suitable for premium applications. Principal component analysis explained 94.82% of total variance across four components, enabling systematic cultivar discrimination based on integrated biochemical profiles. These comprehensive data provide quantitative biochemical fingerprints for cultivar characterization, breeding program optimization, and targeted market applications in international apricot production systems.