Showing retention factors for (+)-Epicatechin in Common bean [Black], whole, raw with the process steamed Food Processing
Yield factor value: 0.91 (Green beans, steamed, FR / TK m.S, edible part, BOGNAR 2002_EUROFIR)
Retention factor (RF) = (Content After Processing / Content Before Processing) * Yield factor
Calculated Mean Retention Factor Value
| mean RF value | Min | Max | SD | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.00 | 1 |
Original Retention Factor Values used to Produce Mean
Xu B. (2009) Total Phenolic, Phenolic Acid, Anthocyanin, Flavan-3-ol, and flavonol profile and antioxidant properties of pinto and black. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57:4754–4764
| Retention Factor | Food Before Processing | Food After Processing | Content Before Processing | Content After Processing | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | Black beans - Raw | Black Beans, regular steaming, 70 min | 19.11 | 7.06 | mg/100 g fresh weight |