#New potential for nutrient-rich prairie fruitsresearchers working at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered new potential in prairie fruits in particular buffaloberry chokecherry and sea buckthorn according to a new study published today in the Canadian Journal of Plant science. Findings showed that these fruits were nutrient-rich and that the potential food value is high. This is good news for fruit growers in Saskatchewan as these results add further credence to support the development of these fruits for commercial food markets. There is increasing interest in the commercial development of these fruits since historically it has been thought they may provide nutritional and health benefits explained Dr. Rick Green Vice president Technology at POS Biosciences in Saskatoon co-author of the study Our results provide evidence that these fruits do in fact possess such nutritional benefits and contain compounds of interest for their health and wellness attributes. Thus our work supports the commercial development of buffaloberry chokecherry and sea buckthorn berries. According to the study: Potential uses for these native fruits are many. They can be used to produce nutrient-rich ingredients for at-risk Northern Saskatchewan Canadian and global populations by blending fruits with Saskatchewan cereals and pulses. As ingredients these materials can be used to improve the food value of traditionally prepared foods and as supplements for nutrient-poor populations. Or simply they can be consumed directly as a healthy snack. Funding for a major project to investigate and further develop these nutritive-rich ingredients is being sought from the recently established (2010) Global Institute for Food security (GIFS) says co-author of the study Dr. Nicholas Low a Professor of Food Chemistry at the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences University of Saskatchewan. GIFS is a public-private partnership that aims to address the growing global demands for safe and nutritious foods. In addition future research areas may focus on the development of processed fruit products from these berries. Story Source: The above story is provided based on materials by Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. Journal Reference e
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