The gooseberry skin and pulp contains higher antioxidant activity than other berries such as blueberries and cranberries, a team of researchers has discovered.
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The researchers found that gooseberries contain high levels of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants. Some phytochemicals are responsible for color and other development properties, such as the deep purple of blueberries and the smell of garlic, for instance.
Phytochemicals have been reported to prevent oxidative stresses that can lead to cancer and heart disease. Gooseberry skin could potentially be a source of natural colorants and antioxidants for use in food manufacturing. The study was published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
Source-Medindia