Nutritional Composition And Biological Activities Of Rasbhari: An Overview

Exotic fruits play an important role in nutrition as an excellent base for low calorie and dietetic products. Highly valued for its unique flavour, texture and colour, recent research has shown rasbhari (Physalis peruviana) to be high in many beneficial compounds. With the rapidly growing popularity of this unique fruit it is important to have a comprehensive reference for its nutritional benefits. This review provides a valuable source for current knowledge on nutritional composition and the relation of their physiologically active components with beneficial effects on human health, through scientifically proven information and further development of rasbhari for functional foods as well as nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.