4. Conclusion
This study is the first contribution to the comprehensive elucidation of the influence of cultivation system on the
phytochemical content of strawberries and its relationship to easily measurable parameters, such as color.
Samples from organic cultivation have a significantly higher content of anthocyanins. These results are consistent with those obtained for the CIEL*a*b* and sensory color determinations.
The color of the organic fruits was darker, less vivid, and tended to be redder, and these characteristics correspond to higher scores given by the assessors in the external color evaluation.
In summary, the present study showed that the color is related with antioxidant capacity (anthocyanins and AA) and, therefore, a nutritional value.
That is important because color is one of the most important quality attributes of strawberries and one of the first parameters evaluated by the consumer.