date:Jun 14, 2012
mpanies as the functional beverage market continues to grow, said the researchers.
According to Datamonitor, the global functional drinks market is predicted to hit $62 billion in 2015, an increase of 29% from 2010.
While blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) are already extensively used in juices, the researchers note that the anthocyanin content is reportedly sensitive to degradation during processing.
Consequently, introducing additional anthocyanins into blackcurrant products from other sources is