fbpx
Uncle Matt's Organic
  • Search
  • Uncle Matt’s Menu
    • Home
    • Shop
    • Store Locator
    • Products
    • Recipes
    • Contact
    • JuicyClub
    • About Us
    • Blog
  • Products
    • Organic Juices
    • Organic Teas
    • Product Request
    • FAQS
  • Shop
  • Press
    • In the News
  • Store Locator
Uncle Matt's Organic
  • Blog
  • Recipes
    • Our Cookbooks
    • Drink Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Smoothies
    • Salad Recipes
    • Appetizers & Sides
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
  • About Us
    • Our Organic Commitment
    • Uncle Matt’s Gives Back
    • Organic Tips & Resources
    • Subscribe to Juicy News
  • Juicy News

Organic Fruit Juices Contain Up To Ten Times More Flavonoids

Home What's Fresh Organic Fruit Juices Contain Up To Ten Times More Flavonoids

Organic Fruit Juices Contain Up To Ten Times More Flavonoids

Uncle Matt's Organic
December 19, 2007
What's Fresh

Research at Washington State University supported by The Organic Center has led to the first-ever assessment of the bioavailability of the chiral flavonoids hesperetin, naringenin, and eriodictyol — important antioxidants in citrus fruits and juices.  Dr. Neal Davies leads the research team at WSU.

Using sensitive techniques, they measured the levels of  three flavonoids and their enantiomers in conventional and organic fruit and tomato juices, and for the first time ever, quantified both the glycoside (molecule with attached sugars) and agylcone (molecule stripped of sugars) forms of the enantiomers of these three flavonoids. Organic lemonade had ten-times the total eriocitrin (glycoside form of eriodictyol) compared to conventional lemonade, and the agylcone form had over three-times the level in conventional juice.

Organic lime juice also had three-times the level of eriocitrin, compared to conventional lime juice. Organic apple juice had over three times the total hesperidin (glycoside), and almost twice the hesperetin (agylcone form). Organic grapefruit juice had about 20% less total hesperidin (glycoside), but 77% more hesperetin (agylcone).  The importance of measuring both the glycoside and agylcone form of flavonoids (and other nutrients) is clear in the grapefruit juice findings.

Based on the data for just the glycoside form of hesperidin, it would appear that conventional grapefruit juice contains more of this flavonoid than the organic juice that was tested.  But by focusing on the more bioavailable agylcone form, the opposite conclusion would be reached.

Source: J.A. Yanez et al., “Pharmacokinetics of Selceted Chiral Flavonoids: Hesperetin, Naringenin, and Eriodictyol in Rats and their Content in Fruit Juices,” Biopharmaceutics  Drug Disposition, Vol. 29, pp. 63-82, September 2007

Previous Story
Food Conscious: Is organic better? It depends.
Next Story
Ten Ways to Go Organic in 2008!

Related Articles

Ben, Benny & Matt

From the Grove: Benny McLean, The Heart Behind Uncle Matt’s Organic

If you’ve followed Uncle Matt’s Organic for any length of...

Oranges in the grove

The sweet truth about oranges, plus some juicy trivia!

Oranges are one of the world’s most beloved fruits—refreshing, juicy,...

Leave your comment Cancel Reply

(will not be shared)

Search

Popular on the Blog

  • picture of mixed berries
    Why Choosing Organic Berries Matters
  • Summer hydration picture
    Staying Hydrated During the Summer: Why It’s a Must
  • Agriculture picture
    Why Choosing Organic Is Your Best Defense Against Pesticides
  • Organic haul picture
    Why Switching to Organic in the New Year is the Best Choice
  • Fuel your fitness image
    Fuel Your Fitness: The Best Juice for Pre & Post-Workout

Browse our Blog

  • Citrus Health Benefits
  • Health Benefits
  • Miscellaneous News
  • Organic Farming
  • Organic news
  • Organic Tea
  • Organic Tips
  • Pollinators
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Sides
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Miscellaneous
    • Salad Recipes
    • Smoothies
  • Shopping Organic
  • Uncle Matt's Gives Back
  • Uncle Matt's in the Press
  • Uncle Matt's News
  • What's Fresh
  • Why Go Organic?

Feeling the vibe? Join our tribe:

Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter

Uncle Matt's Organic Logo Uncle Matt's is proud to be certified B Corporation

Feeling the vibe? Join our tribe

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Home

Contact Us

Organic Juices

Organic Teas

FAQS

Store Locator

About Us

Website Accessibility Statement

Copyright ©2025 Uncle Matt's Organic. All Rights Reserved.