| Berries are worldwide recognized as valuable source of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, micronutrients, and fibers. They are mainly industrialized as frozen fruits but also in jams, or pies. Some berries are commercially important but there are some limitations such as: short shelf life of fresh fruit and soft texture which require special attention on the berry chain logistic. The berry industry varies from country to country as well as the types of berries cultivated or wild berries. Berries are one of the greatest assets of the Romanian forests and they are known to be products of a very high. Berries originating from non-polluted forests are very popular in the foreign markets. Unfortunately, most often they are sold in foreign markets without... |
