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Potential Intensification and Refinement Strategies for Harnessing the Bioactive Compounds From Underutilized Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The rising consumer demand, paradigm shift in lifestyle, and changing preferences driven by enhanced understanding the connections between food and health have influenced the generation toward plant‐based foods. Underutilized fruits are recognized as the future smart foods, the reservoirs of nutrients, and bioactive compounds with wide therapeutic ...
Snehal Gaikwad, Prerana Shere, Anant Kulkarni, Giorgia Spigno   +3 more
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Phytochemical Profiling, Anthocyanin Characterization, and In Vivo Evaluation of the Hypoglycemic Activity of Clitoria ternatea L. Flower Extract Cultivated in Vietnam

Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
This study evaluated the hypoglycemic potential of a concentrated extract obtained from Clitoria ternatea extract (CTE), collected from Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam. The extract was obtained by aqueous extraction and characterized using LC–HRMS, revealing the presence of several bioactive compounds, including delphinidin derivatives, kaempferol 3‐(6′‐p ...
Kha Duyen Nguyen, Ngọc Anh Le, Thi Anh Dao Dong, Thi Thu Tra Tran, Anupama Bose   +4 more
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Assessment of Ultrasound Assisted Extraction as an Alternative Method for the Extraction of Anthocyanins and Total Phenolic Compounds from Maqui Berries (Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz)

Agronomy, 2019
Research interest regarding maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) has increased over the last years due to its potential health benefits as one of the most antioxidant-rich berries.
Mercedes Vázquez-Espinosa, Ana V. González de Peredo, Marta Ferreiro-González, Ceferino Carrera, Miguel Palma, Gerardo F. Barbero, Estrella Espada-Bellido   +6 more
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Effect of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) Intake on Plasma Atherogenic Indices in Rats With High‐Sucrose Diet–Induced Obesity

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are multifactorial conditions strongly linked to elevated obesity rates and sedentary lifestyle; among the contributing mechanisms, alterations in lipid metabolism—particularly dyslipidemia—play a central role in their pathogenesis.
Carla Guzmán-Pincheira, Gabriel Araujo-Silva, Raul Sánchez-Gutiérrez, Roxana Valdés-Ramos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Melatonin Boosts the Phytochemical Profile of Blood Oranges, Enhancing (Poly)phenol and Endogenous Melatonin Content, Through Pre‐ and Postharvest Treatments

Journal of Pineal Research, Volume 77, Issue 5, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Nowadays, increasing consumer awareness of the link between diet and health has underscored the value of bioactive compounds in preventing metabolic disorders. In this frame, blood oranges are highly appreciated for their unique phytochemical profile, including anthocyanins along with flavanones with recognised health‐promoting benefits.
Fernando Garrido‐Auñón, Pedro Antonio Padilla‐González, María Serrano, Daniel Valero, Vicente Agulló   +4 more
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Development of Functional Muffins with Fruits of the Chilean Forest (Calafate and Maqui) and Supplemented with Prebiotic Fiber

Applied Sciences
Inadequate nutrient intake, coupled with increased oxidative stress, leads to an imbalance responsible for the current major diseases. Many foods have traditionally been used as traditional medicine, including native berries from southern Chile.
Paula García-Milla, Rocío Peñalver, Gema Nieto   +2 more
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Domestication and sustainable production of wild crafted plants with special reference to the Chilean Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis)

Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 2016
The principle threats for sustainable production of wild collected medicinal plants are related to ecological factors, such as endemism, and botanical factors critical for survival, such as the collection of roots or barks or slow growing species.
Vogel, Hermine, Gonzales, Benita, Catenacci, Giordano, Doll, Ursula   +3 more
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Berries: Health Effects via Modulation of the Gut Microbiota

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 3, Page 1173-1204, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Berries are widely regarded as beneficial foods, rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds that could positively influence human health. Although the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in metabolism and physiology of humans, the interaction between berries and human gut microbiota activity remains unclear.
Manjin Xu, Yunfeng Xu, Lizhi Wu, Huixia Niu, Bei Gao, Kai Sun, Xueqing Li, Mingluan Xing, Zhe Mo, Zhijian Chen, Pengcheng Tu, Xiaoming Lou   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Berry pomace as a potential ingredient for plant‐based meat analogs

Food Biomacromolecules, Volume 1, Issue 2, Page 127-139, December 2024.
Abstract Given the projected global population growth and the associated increase in demand for sustainable and nutritious food options, plant‐based meat analogs are increasingly popular. Berry pomace, a by‐product of the juice and wine industry, emerges as a promising ingredient for enhancing these products.
Jingnan Zhang, Yiyao Li
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Berry beverages: From bioactives to antidiabetes properties and beverage processing technology

Food Frontiers, Volume 5, Issue 4, Page 1445-1475, July 2024.
Berries have received attention as an important source of raw materials for functional beverages. Berries have potential biological activity to improve the symptoms of diabetes. As a functional food, berries have great potential for future development, but there are also challenges.
Shipeng Yin, Liqiong Niu, Jian Zhang, Wei Yang, Yuanfa Liu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source