Flavonoid loss during maturation reflects its metabolic conversion to secondary phenolic compounds (Barz & Hoesel, 1977) or degradation via enzyme action (Jimenez & Garcia- Carmona, 1999; Howard et al., 2000).
Flavonoid loss during maturation reflects its metabolicconversion to secondary phenolic compounds (Barz & Hoesel,1977) or degradation via enzyme action (Jimenez & Garcia-Carmona, 1999; Howard et al., 2000).