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Potential Use of Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) as Natural Colorant and Antioxidant in the Food Industry. A Review

Dominguez, R., Pateiro, M., Munekata, P.E.S., Santos Lopez, E.M. and others · Foods · 2021

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Abstract

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is rich in anthocyanins, other polyphenols and vitamins, allowing it to be used by the food industry as both a natural colorant and antioxidant. This review summarises its main bioactive compounds and its potential uses, including production of functional foods with high antioxidant capacity.

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Dominguez, R., Pateiro, M., Munekata, P.E.S., Santos Lopez, E.M. and others (2021) 'Potential Use of Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) as Natural Colorant and Antioxidant in the Food Industry. A Review', Foods, 10(11), pp. 2713. doi:10.3390/foods10112713

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