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Hongkai Zhu, Qunfeng Zhang, Youben Yu, Paul Andrew Kilmartin, Liang Zeng
Frontiers in Nutrition
Plant polyphenols enjoy an ever-increasing recognition because their regular consumption 23 has been claimed to be beneficial for human health (1). Plant polyphenols are present and abundant in fruits, flowers, vegetables and derived foodstuffs and beverages, and are known for their strong antioxidant properties based on scavenging free radicals and reactive 26 oxygen/nitrogen species (2). The antioxidant properties of plant polyphenols have often been 27 highlighted as the fundamental chemical event that underlies their utility in reducing the risk of 28 certain age-related degenerations and diseases, and they are associated with antibacterial, 29 antitoxin, antiviral and antifungal properties (3). These active functions have created significant 30 interest within industry, and plant polyphenols have been developed for a wide range of applications such as food supplements, packaging materials, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic additives (4). In addition, cultivation and processing can affect plant polyphenols composition, content and structure, even producing new polyphenol polymers. These changes are promising to form new bioactivities, functions and application areas.Much recent research has been undertaken regarding the metabolism, chemical properties, functions, and application of plant polyphenols and their polymers. Researchers hope to delve into the effects of metabolic change and chemical properties, relevant to the bioactivity and functions of plant polyphenols and their polymer, considering the wide range of application possibilities in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This complements existing knowledge with new information on polyphenol chemistry, based not only on bioactivity and antioxidant mechanisms, but also on the relationship between structure…
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Hongkai Zhu, Qunfeng Zhang, Youben Yu, Paul Andrew Kilmartin, Liang Zeng. (2023). Editorial: Rising stars in food chemistry: insights on plant polyphenols and their polymers. Frontiers in Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1225324
DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1225324 · PubMed ID: 37384106
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