Wild berries and related wild small fruits as traditional healthy foods

Aguilera, José Miguel; Toledo, Tamar

doi:10.1080/10408398.2022.2156475

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“…Some Brazilian berries resist the country's culinary traditions, like açai, jaboticaba and pitanga. 14,16 Years ago, several public parks and squares in big cities were planted with native fruits, like cherry of Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata), grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis), and pitanga (Eugenia uniora), but they remain unnoticed by most of the population. Brazilian berries are perfectly adapted for tropical climates, however, they are not commercially grown, while food markets are dealing with an increased demand for imported berries (blueberry, cranberry and cherries).…”

Section: New Raw Materials Found In Brazilian Biodiversitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…7 Regular consumption of common commercial berries, like blueberries, has proved to be helpful in the prevention of chronic diseases, based on epidemiological data, whose bene-ts are attributed to their phytochemical's composition. 9 In contrast, the review by Aguilera and Toledo (2022) highlights the global signicance of wild berries in the nutrition of rural communities. These berries are rich in bioactive compounds that can combat chronic diseases linked to oxidative stress and inammation.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Potential of Brazilian berries in developing innovative, healthy, and sustainable food products

Peixoto Araujo,

Berni,

Zandoná

et al. 2024

Sustainable Food Technol.

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Section: New Raw Materials Found In Brazilian Biodiversitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Potential of Brazilian berries in developing innovative, healthy, and sustainable food products

Peixoto Araujo,

Berni,

Zandoná

et al. 2024

Sustainable Food Technol.

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“…L. caerulea var., native to Eastern Siberia and Northern Japan, is mostly cultivated throughout the world for its applications in folk medicine, or as we said, as a “superfood”. Its applications in traditional medicine have been documented for hundreds of years, being used for its antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as in the treatment of digestive, ophthalmological, and cardiovascular disorders [ 23 , 24 ]. Numerous research studies have been conducted in order to describe the phytoconstituents of L. caerulea and, to a certain extent, their influence on human health has also been described [ 25 ].…”

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Health Benefits of Antioxidant Bioactive Compounds in the Fruits and Leaves of Lonicera caerulea L. and Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot

et al. 2023

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Lonicera caerulaea L. and Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot fruits are frequently used for their health benefits as they are rich in bioactive compounds. They are recognized as a source of natural and valuable phytonutrients, which makes them a superfood. L. caerulea presents antioxidant activity three to five times higher than other berries which are more commonly consumed, such as blackberries or strawberries. In addition, their ascorbic acid level is the highest among fruits. The species A. melanocarpa is considered one of the richest known sources of antioxidants, surpassing currants, cranberries, blueberries, elderberries, and gooseberries, and contains one of the highest amounts of sorbitol. The non-edible leaves of genus Aronia became more extensively analyzed as a byproduct or waste material due to their high polyphenol, flavonoid, and phenolic acid content, along with a small amount of anthocyanins, which are used as ingredients in nutraceuticals, herbal teas, bio-cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, food and by the pharmaceutical industry. These plants are a rich source of vitamins, tocopherols, folic acid, and carotenoids. However, they remain outside of mainstream fruit consumption, being well known only to a small audience. This review aims to shed light on L. caerulaea and A. melanocarpa and their bioactive compounds as healthy superfoods with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic effects, and hepato-, cardio-, and neuro-protective potential. In this view, we hope to promote their cultivation and processing, increase their commercial availability, and also highlight the ability of these species to be used as potential nutraceutical sources, helpful for human health.

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“…Blueberry fruits and their derivatives are appreciated by consumers because of their rich bioactive substances, health benefits, and unique flavor [103]. Blueberries are eaten directly or consumed through drinks and foods such as blueberry juice, blueberry wine, blueberry powder, blueberry jam, and dried blueberries [104]. Blueberry fruit and blueberry pomace are also used for processing.…”

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The Research Progress of Extraction, Purification and Analysis Methods of Phenolic Compounds from Blueberry: A Comprehensive Review

Bai

Zhou

et al. 2023

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Blueberry is the source of a variety of bioactive substances, including phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, pterostilbene, phenolic acids, etc. Several studies have revealed that polyphenols in blueberry have important bioactivities in maintaining health, such as antioxidant and anti-tumor activities, immune regulation, the prevention of chronic diseases, etc. Therefore, these phenolic compounds in blueberries have been widely used in the field of healthcare, and the extraction, isolation, and purification of phenolic compounds are the prerequisites for their utilization. It is imperative to systematically review the research progress and prospects of phenolic compounds present in blueberries. Herein, the latest progress in the extraction, purification, and analysis of phenolic compounds from blueberries is reviewed, which can in turn provide a foundation for further research and usage of blueberries.

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Wild berries and related wild small fruits as traditional healthy foods

Cited by 13 publications

References 143 publications

Potential of Brazilian berries in developing innovative, healthy, and sustainable food products

Potential of Brazilian berries in developing innovative, healthy, and sustainable food products

Health Benefits of Antioxidant Bioactive Compounds in the Fruits and Leaves of Lonicera caerulea L. and Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot

The Research Progress of Extraction, Purification and Analysis Methods of Phenolic Compounds from Blueberry: A Comprehensive Review

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