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ORAC
Values-
Oxygen
Radical
Absorbance
Capacity)* |
| ORAC
values
are
a
measure
of
antioxidant
activity.
Specifically,
it
measures
the
degree
and
length
of
time
it
takes
to
inhibit
the
action
of
an
antioxidizing
agent.
When
tested
for
ORAC
value,
Oregon
Cranberries
showed
high
levels
which
gives
them
an
important
antioxidant
distinction.
Antioxidants
inhibit
oxidation
which
is
known
to
have
a
damaging
effect
on
tissues.
Studies
now
suggest
that
consuming
fruits
and
vegetables
with
a
high
ORAC
value
may
slow
the
aging
process
in
both
body
and
brain.
Antioxidants
are
shown
to
work
best
when
combined:
the
presence
of
fiber
and
other
plant
compounds
enhance
the
health
benefit.
For
this
reason,
a
nutraceutical
source
is
a
more
viable
antioxidant
option
than
that
of
a
dietary
supplement. |
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ORAC
Values* |
| umole
TE/
g |
10 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
90 |
| Black
Raspberries |
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77 |
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| Boysenberries |
|
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|
42 |
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| Evergreen
Blackberries |
|
|
28 |
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| Marionberries |
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28 |
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| Red
Raspberries |
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24 |
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ORAC
Values
of
Other
Fruit
and
Vegetables* |
| umole
TE/
g |
10 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
90 |
| Strawberries |
|
15 |
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| Spinach |
|
13 |
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| Orange |
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8 |
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| Bananas |
3 |
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| Apples |
3 |
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*
Information
supplied
by
Oregon
Raspberry
and
Blackberry
Commission |
          
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