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      Bioactive properties of Sambucus nigra L. as a functional ingredient for food and pharmaceutical industry.

      Journal of Functional Foods
      Elsevier BV
      Medicinal use, Nutritional value, Elderberry, Bioactive compounds, Antibacterial and antiviral properties, Chemical composition

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          European black elderberry naturally occurs in most of Europe and has been introduced into various parts of the world for fruit and flower production. Elderberry is rich in nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fatty acids, organic acids, minerals, vitamins and essential oils. Elderberry also contains cyanogenic glycosides which are potentially toxic. Polyphenols, known for their free radical scavenging (antioxidant) activity, are the most important group of bioactive compounds present in elderberry in relatively high concentration. The high antioxidant activity of elderberry fruit and flowers is associated with their therapeutic properties. Elderberry has for a long time been used in folk medicine as a diaphoretic, antipyretic and diuretic agent. In recent years it was also found to have antibacterial, antiviral antidepressant and antitumour and hypoglycemic properties, and to reduce body fat and lipid concentration. Due to its health-promoting and sensory properties, elderberry is used primarily in food and pharmaceutical industry.

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          32362939
          7185606
          10.1016/j.jff.2017.11.025

          Medicinal use,Nutritional value,Elderberry,Bioactive compounds,Antibacterial and antiviral properties,Chemical composition

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