Open AccessSuperfruits in China: Bioactive phytochemicals and their potential health benefits – A Review
Author(s) -
Liu Jinfang,
Xu Duoxia,
Chen Shuai,
Yuan Fang,
Mao Like,
Gao Yanxiang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
food science and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.614
H-Index - 27
ISSN - 2048-7177
DOI - 10.1002/fsn3.2614
Subject(s) - health benefits , functional food , human health , microbiology and biotechnology , china , traditional medicine , antioxidant , biology , medicine , environmental health , food science , geography , biochemistry , archaeology
The term “superfruit” usually refers to certain fruits, which are rich in antioxidant components, therefore, are beneficial to human health. In China, there has been the concept of health preservation and dietary therapy through food intake in a long history. However, some other superfruits growing mainly in China have not attracted extensive attention, such as Cili, Goji berry, and sea buckthorn. Many studies suggested all of these superfruits showed strong antioxidant effects and anti‐inflammatory activity in common. However, there are various other advantages and functions in different fruits. This article reviewed the research findings from the existing literature published about major antioxidant bioactive compounds and the potential health benefits of these fruits. The phytochemicals from superfruits are bioaccessible and bioavailable in humans with promising health benefits. More studies are needed to validate the health benefits of these superfruits. It would provide essential information for further research and functional food development.