Physicomechanical and Chemical Characterization of ‘Damaye’ and ‘NQ1’ Goji Berry Fruits Cultivated in Türkiye

Applied Fruit Science · Ekim 2025

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Physicomechanical and Chemical Characterization of ‘Damaye’and ‘NQ1’Goji Berry Fruits Cultivated in Türkiye

Erwerbs-Obstbau/Applied Fruit Science · 2025 SCI-Expanded

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DergiApplied Fruit Science

Yayın TarihiEkim 2025

Cilt / Sayfa67

DOI10.1007/s10341-025-01586-2

Scopus ID2-s2.0-105015674966

Özet This study aimed to evaluate the physicomechanical and chemical characteristics of two goji berry (Lycium barbarum L.) cultivars—‘Damaye and NQ1’—grown under Turkish conditions. We analyzed a comprehensive set of parameters, including fruit dimensions, geometric properties, moisture content, total sugar, crude protein, crude cellulose, ash content, pH, total antioxidant capacity (via DPPH assay and IC<inf>5</inf>₀ values), and mineral composition (via ICP-MS). Results revealed notable differences between the two cultivars in terms of size, weight, sugar content, and antioxidant activity. ‘Damaye’ exhibited higher total sugar and crude cellulose contents, along with stronger antioxidant capacity (lower IC<inf>5</inf>₀ value), whereas ‘NQ1’ was characterized by higher fruit firmness, ash, and protein content. Both cultivars presented valuable nutritional and functional profiles, suggesting their potential for health-promoting applications and suitability for cultivation in diverse environments. This study contributes to the limited data on goji berry cultivation outside its native range and supports its inclusion in alternative fruit production systems.