Fermented black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott) products - A systematic review on the composition and current scientific evidence of possible health benefits.

Food Res Int

Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Gheorghe Marinescu Street 23, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Laboratory of Chromatography, Institute of Advanced Horticulture Research of Transylvania, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Electronic address:

Published: November 2024

Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott) is recognized for its potential health benefits, largely attributed to its high phenolic content. However, many phenolic compounds possess a low bioavailability, potentially limiting their beneficial effects. Fermentation of chokeberry has been proposed as a method to improve bioavailability, bioactive composition, sensory qualities, and nutritional value. This systematic review provides an overview of fermented chokeberry products, including compound composition, sensory attributes, and health benefits observed in in vivo and in vitro studies. While sensory evaluations highlighted diverse flavour profiles and acceptability, human intervention studies suggested potential benefits for glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide increase. Animal models indicated anti-obesity and immunomodulatory properties, while in vitro studies demonstrate antioxidant, anti-melanogenesis, and anti-diabetic effects. Despite some promising findings in human and animal trials, challenges such as participant adherence and dosing inconsistencies force further protocol improvements. Through continuous scientific research, fermented chokeberry products may emerge as functional foods contributing to human health.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115094DOI Listing

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