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Food products composition analysis is a prerequisite for verification of product quality, fulfillment of regulatory enforcements, checking compliance with national and international food standards, contracting specifications, and nutrient labeling requirements and providing quality assurance for use of the product for the supplemen- tation of other foods. These aspects also apply to the berry fruit and berry juice. It also must be noted that even though fruit juices are generally considered healthy, there are many risks associated with mishandling both fruits and juices themselves. The review gathers information related with the health benefits and risk associated with the consumption of berry fruit juices. Moreover, the focus was paid to the quality assurance of berry fruit juice. Thus, the analytical methods used for determination of compounds influencing the sensory and nutritional characteristics of fruit juice as well as potential contaminants or adulterations.

Authors

• Magdalena Fabjanowicz link open in new tab ,
• Anna Rożańska link open in new tab ,
• Nada S. Abdelwahab,
• Marina Pereira-Coelho,
• Isabel Cristina da Silva Haas,
• Luiz Augusto dos Santos Madureira,
• dr hab. inż. Justyna Płotka-Wasylka link open in new tab