Study of the Properties of Bearberry Leaf Extract as a Natural Antioxidant in Model Foods

• Main Authors: Nurul Aini Mohd Azman (Author), Maria Gabriela Gallego (Author), Francisco Segovia (Author), Sureena Abdullah (Author), Shalyda Md Shaarani (Author), María Pilar Almajano Pablos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The common bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L. Sprengel) is a ubiquitous procumbent evergreen shrub located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. The fruits are almost tasteless but the plant contains a high concentration of active ingredients. The antioxidant activity of bearberry leaf extr...