A review about berries phenolic profiles during developement and postharvest storage

The consumption of small fruits or berries has increased in recent years. Besides their appealing flavor, the commercial success of small fruits has been partially attributed to their high contents of phenolic compounds with multiple health benefits. The phenolic profiles and contents in small fruits vary based on the genetic background, climate, growing conditions, and post-harvest handling techniques. In this review, we critically compare the profiles and contents of phenolics such as anthocyanins, flavonols, flavan-3-ols, and phenolic acids that have been reported in bilberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, black and red currants, raspberries, and strawberries during fruit development and post-harvest storage. This review offers researchers and breeders a general guideline for the improvement of phenolic composition in small fruits while considering the critical factors that affect berry phenolics from cultivation to harvest and to final consumption. SourcesPhenolic profiles and their responses to pre- and post-harvest factors in small fruits: a reviewYifan Yan, Joana Pico, Bohan Sun, Anubhav Pratap-Singh, Eric Gerbrandt & Simone Diego Castellarin (2021) Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 2021 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10408398.2021.1990849https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2021.1990849PictureBlueberries Consulting,?Roberto S?mano, de Berries Paradise: ?La fruta mexicana tiene una oportunidad?