Abstract: Total polyphenols content,SOD activity,anti-hydroxy free radical capacity and total antioxidative capacity of 13 fruits from Taiwan were determined.The fruits included Murcott orange and Minnong No.1 grapefruit,which were introduced and popularized in Fujian.The results showed significant differences among the fruits.Mangosteen and guava had the highest antioxidative ability,and Murcott and Minnong No.1 also showed good antioxidative ability.The results could provide valuable information for studying and selecting fruit varieties to be imported from Taiwan.

Key words: Taiwan fruits, Murcott, antioxidant activity, hydroxy free radical, SOD, total polyphenol content