Structure and function of blueberry anthocyanins: A review of recent advances

• Published in: Journal of functional foods Vol. 88; p. 104864
• Main Authors: Yang, Wenjuan, Guo, Yuxi, Liu, Meng, Chen, Xuefeng, Xiao, Xuyang, Wang, Shengnan, Gong, Pin, Ma, Yangmin, Chen, Fuxin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Biological activity; Blueberry anthocyanins; Research progress; Stability; Stability; Research progress; Biological activity; Blueberry anthocyanins
• ISSN: 1756-4646; 2214-9414
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104864

[Display omitted] •The structure, bioactivities and mechanisms of blueberry anthocyanins were reviewed.•The origin and classes of blueberries anthocyanins were systematically overviewed.•Biological activity, applications, and problems of anthocyanins were provided. Blueberry anthocyanins have received increasing attention for their remarkable antioxidant, vision improvement, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular disease prevention properties. However, the application of blueberry anthocyanins is limited due to their instability and the difficulty in absorption and utilization by the human body. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the species of blueberry (genus Vaccinium), the distribution of those species and the bioactivity of blueberry anthocyanins. Furthermore, the current review discusses the applications of blueberry anthocyanin-rich extracts, challenges in their application, and strategies to improve their bioavailability in the process of further development in the food and nutrition industry.