AHPA provides tools to authenticate bilberry.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS) From: Nutraceuticals World | Date: March 1, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Rodman Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) now provides analytical tools and methods to identify adulteration of powdered raw materials labeled as bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract. One method is a fairly simple procedure of raising the pH of dilute bilberry extract; the resulting color change from red to blue indicates the presence of anthocyanins. The other method utilizes high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) to provide a visual image that separates anthoc...