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Journal of Functional Materials and Bio-molecules

Title	: A REVIEW ON Actinidia deliciosa VALUABLE MEDICINAL FRUIT
Author(s)	: Sridevi C, Poongothai. A
Article Information	: Volume 7 - Issue 2 (December - 2023) , 612-615
Affiliation(s)	: PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur - 635 601, Tamilnadu, India
	: Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur - 635 601, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract :

Kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) belongs to the family Actinidiaceae and genus Actinidia. It is one of the most commercialized fruits on the international front and is loaded with many nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals and its parts are well recognized for their medicinal and therapeutic properties against various diseases. Being a significant source of phytochemicals including caffeic acid, gallic acid, syringic acid, salicylic acid, ferulic acid, and protocatechuic acid; it contributes to the major flavonoid and phenolic contents of kiwi fruit. The fiber present in kiwi fruit favors its water retention capacity which further aids in decreasing the transit time and maintains gastrointestinal health of the individual. Investigations are also being done on the insulin and glucose balance, weight maintenance and homeostatic balance to kiwi fruit consumption. The present study review of literature to establish medicinal properties of Actinidia deliciosa which makes it well suited for therapeutic interventions as well as food applications.

Keywords	: Key words: Actinidia deliciosa, Phytochemicals, Therapeutic interventions and Nutrients.
Document Type	: Research Paper
Publication date	: June 22, 2023