Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits
<i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. fruit, commonly known as blackthorn, is a rich source of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, vitamins, minerals, and organic acids, which exhibit significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Notably, flavonoids such a...
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| description | <i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. fruit, commonly known as blackthorn, is a rich source of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, vitamins, minerals, and organic acids, which exhibit significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Notably, flavonoids such as catechin, epicatechin, and rutin have been reported to have protective effects against diabetes, while other flavonoids, including myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol, exhibit antihypertensive activity. Solvent extraction methods are widely used for the extraction of phenolic compounds from plant sources, owing to their simplicity, efficacy, and broad applicability. Furthermore, modern extraction techniques, such as microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), have been employed to extract polyphenols from <i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. fruits. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the biologically active compounds found in blackthorn fruits, emphasizing their direct physiological effects on the human body. Additionally, the manuscript highlights the potential applications of blackthorn fruits in various industries, including the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and functional product sectors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-56fe5fbcc9bc476f8f29d22abeda36892023-11-17T20:39:15ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492023-04-01288345610.3390/molecules28083456Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health BenefitsOana-Raluca Negrean0Anca Corina Farcas1Oana Lelia Pop2Sonia Ancuta Socaci3Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Food Science, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Food Science, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Food Science, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania<i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. fruit, commonly known as blackthorn, is a rich source of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, vitamins, minerals, and organic acids, which exhibit significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Notably, flavonoids such as catechin, epicatechin, and rutin have been reported to have protective effects against diabetes, while other flavonoids, including myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol, exhibit antihypertensive activity. Solvent extraction methods are widely used for the extraction of phenolic compounds from plant sources, owing to their simplicity, efficacy, and broad applicability. Furthermore, modern extraction techniques, such as microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), have been employed to extract polyphenols from <i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. fruits. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the biologically active compounds found in blackthorn fruits, emphasizing their direct physiological effects on the human body. Additionally, the manuscript highlights the potential applications of blackthorn fruits in various industries, including the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and functional product sectors.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/8/3456antioxidantantibacterial propertiesbioactivitiesblackthorn<i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. |
| spellingShingle | Oana-Raluca Negrean Anca Corina Farcas Oana Lelia Pop Sonia Ancuta Socaci Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits Molecules antioxidant antibacterial properties bioactivities blackthorn <i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. |
| title | Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits |
| title_full | Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits |
| title_fullStr | Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits |
| title_full_unstemmed | Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits |
| title_short | Blackthorn—A Valuable Source of Phenolic Antioxidants with Potential Health Benefits |
| title_sort | blackthorn a valuable source of phenolic antioxidants with potential health benefits |
| topic | antioxidant antibacterial properties bioactivities blackthorn <i>Prunus spinosa</i> L. |
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