Research Progress on the Active Ingredients in and Applications of Lonicera caerulea L.
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Lonicera caerulea L. is a nutrient-rich small berry that characteristically inhabits cold regions and is widely used in the food and health fields. However, the understanding of L. caerulea L. is limited, particularly concerning its nutritional characteristics and applications. This article summarizes existing research at home and abroad on the active ingredients as well as the health and food applications of L. caerulea L. The fruit is rich in active ingredients, specifically anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, organic acids, terpenoids, amino acids, vitamins, and mineral elements and has health properties such as antioxidant, lipid-lowering, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-radiation, and thyroid protective activities. Furthermore, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside is the main active ingredient of the plant. The applications of L. caerulea L. in fruit juice, fruit wine, freeze-dried powder, yogurt, and other food are also summarized. Finally, the need for further studies is discussed. Suggestions are made for cultivation, planting, processing, physiological research, and other aspects, considering the needs of the market and application potential. The goal of this article is to provide a scientific basis for research on the functional mechanisms of L. caerulea L. and development of its food and functional products.
