Antioxidant Potential of Jostaberry Phytochemicals Encapsulated in Biopolymer Matrices During Storage

The jostaberry (Ribes × nidigrolaria) hybrid is a rich source of phytochemicals with high antioxidant activity (AA). However, due to the thick skin and seeds, the whole fruits are rejected by some consumers, and their incorporation into food products may negatively affect the sensory properties. Furthermore, after drying, including freeze-drying, jostaber- ries become sticky and gummy, making them unsuitable for grinding into powder. In this context, the present study aims to improve the...