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Bioactive Compounds and Health-Promoting Properties of Berry Fruits: A Review

A. Szajdek, E. Borowska

2008.10.17PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION

DOI: 10.1007/s11130-008-0097-5

tlooto Summary

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 compoundssuch as carotenoids and vitamin C.

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SZAJDEK, A.; BOROWSKA, E. Bioactive compounds and health-promoting properties of berry fruits: A review. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION, 2008, 63: 147–156.