Bioactive Compounds of Portuguese Fruits with PDO and PGI

The European Union has established two designations, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), to guarantee the authenticity of products with valued specificities associated with the regions where they are produced. The valorization of these products, particu...

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Published in:Foods 2023-08, Vol.12 (16), p.2994
Main Authors: Farinha, Diana, Faustino, Hélio, Nunes, Catarina, Sales, Hélia, Pontes, Rita, Nunes, João
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Agriculture
Apples
Bioactive compounds
Biodiversity
Biological activity
Biological diversity conservation
Citrus
Citrus fruits
Climate change
Consumers
Crop diseases
Farmers
Food
Food science
Fruits
high value bioeconomy
Innovations
PDO
PGI
phenolics compounds
Portuguese fruits
Review
Rural areas
Rural development
Sustainability
Texture recognition
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Summary:The European Union has established two designations, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), to guarantee the authenticity of products with valued specificities associated with the regions where they are produced. The valorization of these products, particularly fruits, not only preserves their natural origins but also promotes the cultivalion of specific regional fruit varieties. This contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and the development of innovative bio-based products in the regions of production. In recent years, substantial efforts have been made to characterize PDO and PGI fruits, particularly in relation to the presence of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Portugal, with its diverse range of climates and geographical characteristics, is home to numerous fruits with unique flavors, textures, and appearances, many of which are now recognized with PDO or PGI seals. This review compiles data from the production of Portuguese fruits with PDO designations, such as the ‘Maça Bravo de Esmolfe’ (apple) and ‘Pera Rocha do Oeste’ (pear), and PGI designations, such as ‘Citrinos do Algarve’ (citrus)and ‘Cereja da Cova da Beira’ (cherry), and summarizes studies focusing on the bioactive compounds present in these fruits. The presence of bioactive compounds is a significant aspect of nutritious food, associated with health benefits that consumers are increasingly aware of and value.
ISSN:2304-8158
2304-8158
DOI:10.3390/foods12162994