Carotenoids and total phenolic contents in plant foods commonly consumed in Korea
2012
Yoon, G.A., Dong-Eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea | Yeum, K.J., Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA | Cho, Y.S., Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, FL, USA | Chen, C-Y. Oliver, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA | Tang, Guangwen, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA | Blumberg, Jeffrey B., Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA | Russell, Robert M., National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA | Yoon, S., Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee-Kim, Yang Cha, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Phytochemicals are reported to provide various biological functions leading to the promotion of health as well as the reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fat-soluble plant pigments, carotenoids, are extensively studied micronutrient phytochemicals for their potential health benefits. It is noteworthy that specific carotenoids may be responsible for different protective effects against certain diseases. In addition, each carotenoid can be obtained from different types of plant foods. Considering the fact that the phytochemical content in foods can vary according to, but not limited to, the varieties and culture conditions, it is important to establish a database of phytochemicals in locally produced plant foods. Currently, information on individual carotenoid content in plant foods commonly consumed in Korea is lacking. As the first step to support the production and consumption of sustainable local plant foods, carotenoids and total phenolic contents of plant foods commonly consumed in Korea are presented and their potential biological functions are discussed in this review.
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