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Medical and nutritional research has emphasised the health benefits of fruits and vegetables consumption, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, type II diabetes mellitus and… Click to show full abstract
Medical and nutritional research has emphasised the health benefits of fruits and vegetables consumption, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, type II diabetes mellitus and obesity (Slavin & Lloyd, 2012). The fruits and vegetables are relatively low in calories, rich in nutrients and contain high levels of micronutrients, fibres and other bioactive compounds (Vincente et al., 2014). Apples are among the most commonly consumed fruits and they represent an important source of phenolic compounds, organic acids, vitamins, dietary fiber, microand macroelements (Souza et al., 2020).
Journal Title: Food Science and Technology International
Year Published: 2021
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