Bioactive Compounds and Health-Promoting Properties of Berry Fruits: A Review |
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Authors: | Agnieszka Szajdek E. J. Borowska |
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Affiliation: | (1) Human Nutrition, University of Warmia and Mazury, Pl. Cieszyński 1, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland;(2) Food Plant Chemistry and Processing, University of Warmia and Mazury, Pl. Cieszyński 1, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland |
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Abstract: | This study characterizes biologically active compounds of berry fruits, including non-nutritive compounds such as phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, phenolic acids, stilbens and tannins, as well as nutritive compounds such as carotenoids and vitamin C. It discusses the biological activity of those compounds, in particular their antioxidant properties and the resulting health benefits. |
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Keywords: | Antioxidant activity Berry fruits Biological activity Biologically active compounds Medicinal properties |
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