Australian company Nutrafruit is evolving from growing Queen Garnet plums, to making FMCG products and now developing a functional ingredient from the plums.
Many studies have linked polyphenols—chemical compounds found in everything from chocolate to olives to berries—to reduced cardiovascular disease risk. French researchers took a closer look at how different types of polyphenols relate to this risk.
Anthocyanins found in blackberries and blueberries can help to inhibit weight gain and reduce body fat through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory mechanisms, say researchers in China.