Blackcurrants: A Nutrient-Rich Source for the Development of Functional Foods for Improved Athletic Performance

• Main Authors: Redha, Ali Ali, Siddiqui, Shahida Anusha, Zare, Reza, Spadaccini, Daniele, Guazzotti, Silvia, Feng, Xi, Bahmid, Nur Alim, Wu, Yuan Seng *, Ozeer, Fathima Zahraa, Aluko, Rotimi E.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor and Francis Group 2024
• Subjects: QP Physiology; TP Chemical technology; TX Home economics
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2540/1/Wu%20Yuan%20Seng_Blackcurrants%20a%20nutrient%20rich%20source%20for%20the%20development.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2540/; https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2022.2162076
• Institution: Sunway University

Blackcurrants are nutrient-rich fruits with a significant amount of bioactive compounds including vitamin C and polyphenols, especially anthocyanins. The high phytochemical content of blackcurrants promotes this fruit to become a valuable functional food ingredient with varying health-promoting acti...