Functional properties of Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.): a comprehensive review

Cornus mas , also known as the Cornelian cherry, is a plant that grows in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Its green leaves and reddish oval fruits are associated with many beneficial properties such as antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. These features are driven by the rich polyphenoli...

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Published in:European food research & technology 2019-10, Vol.245 (10), p.2071-2087
Main Authors: Szczepaniak, Oskar M., Kobus-Cisowska, Joanna, Kusek, Weronika, Przeor, Monika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Analytical Chemistry
Anthocyanins
Antioxidants
Bioactive compounds
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Composition
Cornus mas
Cultivars
Flavonoids
Food
Food Science
Forestry
Fruits
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
Genotypes
Inflammation
Leaves
Neuroprotection
Phenolic acids
Phenols
Properties (attributes)
Review Article
Toxicity testing
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Summary:Cornus mas , also known as the Cornelian cherry, is a plant that grows in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Its green leaves and reddish oval fruits are associated with many beneficial properties such as antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. These features are driven by the rich polyphenolic composition, with anthocyanins and iridoids in Cornelian cherry fruits as well as flavonoids and phenolic acids in leaves. The antioxidant behavior as well as the composition significantly depends on the cultivar of the plant and its genotype. The functional properties of Cornelian cherry have been recognized in many in vitro and toxicological studies. Cornus mas fruits and their extracts have been found to have significant antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. The beneficial effect of C. mas fruits as a food component has been determined in numerous papers focused on functional food. However, there is no information in existing literature about C. mas leaves in functional food applications. This paper presents the results of current studies including their synthesis to answer the question whether the Cornelian cherry exhibits positive properties due to its bioactive compound content.
ISSN:1438-2377
1438-2385
DOI:10.1007/s00217-019-03313-0