Advanced research on the antioxidant and health benefit of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in food - a review

Journal of Functional Foods

Volumn 18, Issue , 2015, Pages 941-958

  Sidor, Andrzej ^a   Gramza Michałowska, Anna ^a  

^a POZNA UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES   (Poland)

Author keywords

Antioxidants; Elderberry; Health value; Polyphenols; Sambucus nigra

Indexed keywords

EID: 84922501107     PISSN: 17564646     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2014.07.012     Document Type: Review

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