OIL AND PHYTOCHEMICALS FROM SMALL FRUIT SEEDS

摘要

Small fruits are highly valued crops due to their unique flavor, texture, color and phytochemicals. Among them, berries have been shown to provide significant health benefits arising from their high antioxidant content, vitamins and minerals, among others. In addition to fresh consumption, berries are widely used in juice production. In the production of juice from berries, the liquid is separated from a waste stream, which is a paste containing the peel and seeds. The seeds can be separated from the paste and a value-added product, seed oil, can be obtained, leaving behind the seed-flour as a by-product.