Simultaneous separation by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectral identification of anthocyanins and flavonols in Shiraz grape skin

J Chromatogr A. 2008 Aug 1;1201(1):43-7. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2008.06.002. Epub 2008 Jun 6.

Abstract

A limitation of large-scale viticultural trials is the time and cost of comprehensive compositional analysis of the fruit by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In addition, separate methods have generally been required to identify and quantify different classes of metabolites. To address these shortcomings a reversed-phase HPLC method was developed to simultaneously separate the anthocyanins and flavonols present in grape skins. The method employs a methanol and water gradient acidified with 10% formic acid with a run-time of 48 min including re-equilibration. Identity of anthocyanins and flavonols in Shiraz (Vitis vinifera L.) skin was confirmed by mass spectral analysis.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcoholic Beverages / analysis
  • Anthocyanins / isolation & purification*
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / methods*
  • Flavonols / isolation & purification*
  • Fruit / chemistry
  • Mass Spectrometry / methods*
  • Vitis / chemistry*

Substances

  • Anthocyanins
  • Flavonols