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Antioxidants in Fruits: Properties and Health Benefits

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Muntingia calabura, a fruit present in North and South America and some parts of Asia due to its adaptability to extreme conditions of climate and soil, has been studied for its potential health benefits in recent years. Extracts obtained from its leaves, fruit, stem, and bark have been subjected to qualitative and quantitative analyses for their therapeutic strengths. The biological functionalities of these extracts such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, and anti-inflammatory, amongst others, have been confirmed with various tests in vivo and in vitro. This chapter describes the geographical distribution of Muntingia calabura, along with its nutrient and botanical information. More emphases are placed on the antioxidant profile of the plant based on the phytochemicals available in extracts obtained from its parts and their bioactivities.

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  1. Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA

    Bababode Adesegun Kehinde

  2. Department of Food Science and Technology, Government Degree College, Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India

    Gulzar Ahmad Nayik

  3. Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India

    Shafiya Rafiq

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Kehinde, B.A., Nayik, G.A., Rafiq, S. (2020). Muntingia calabura . In: Nayik, G.A., Gull, A. (eds) Antioxidants in Fruits: Properties and Health Benefits. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7285-2_13

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