Arbutus unedo L.: Chemical and Biological Properties

Molecules

Maria G. Miguel¹  Maria L. Faleiro¹  Adriana C. Guerreiro¹  Maria D. Antunes¹ 

[1] IBB-Centro de Biotecnologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve Edif. 8, Campus de Gambelas, Faro 8005-139, Portugal

关键词: strawberry tree;    plant parts;    chemical composition;    biological properties;    honey;    brandy;   

DOI  :  10.3390/molecules191015799

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Arbutus unedo L. (strawberry tree) has a circum-Mediterranean distribution, being found in western, central and southern Europe, north-eastern Africa (excluding Egypt and Libya) and the Canary Islands and western Asia. Fruits of the strawberry tree are generally used for preparing alcoholic drinks (wines, liqueurs and brandies), jams, jellies and marmalades, and less frequently eaten as fresh fruit, despite their pleasing appearance. An overview of the chemical composition of different parts of the plant, strawberry tree honey and strawberry tree brandy will be presented. The biological properties of the different parts of A. unedo and strawberry tree honey will be also overviewed.

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