Chaenomeles: A promising functional product for the food and pharmaceutical industries
Journal: Food systems
Year: 2026

In light of the deteriorating environmental situation, the search for phytogenic resources with radioprotective and antioxidant properties has become increasingly relevant for the food industry. Certain fruit crops are rich sources of biologically active compounds (BACs). The plants of particular interest are those that accumulate these compounds not only in their fruit, but also in other parts such as seeds and leaves. Representatives of the genus Chaenomeles Lindl. may represent a promising cr