Characterization and the effect of maturity at harvest on the phenolic and carotenoid content of Northeast USA Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) varieties.

The phenolic and carotenoid content and quality indices of five Northeast apricot varieties were assessed over two years and the impact of maturity at harvest was evaluated. Four varieties were analyzed at commercial and tree ripe stages and one variety after storage for 4 weeks (0-1 °C, 90-95% relative humidity). Total phenolic content ranged from 44.