Over 60 phenolic compounds were identified and quantified in 12 Canadian berries.
Abscisic acid and derivatives are reported for the first time in berries.
Highbush cranberry is rich in flavan-3-ols, proanthocyanidins and chlorogenic acids.
Chokeberry is rich in total abscisic acid and dihydrophaseic acid.
Native berries constitute a promising approach for prevention of type-2 diabetes.