Recent advances and insights into the bioactive properties and applications of Rosa canina L. and its by-products
Oana-Raluca Negrean,
Anca Corina Farcas,
Silvia Amalia Nemes,
Diana-Elena Cic,
Sonia Ancuta Socaci
Affiliations
Oana-Raluca Negrean
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Anca Corina Farcas
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Life Science Institute, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Corresponding author. Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Silvia Amalia Nemes
Life Science Institute, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Diana-Elena Cic
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sonia Ancuta Socaci
Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Life Science Institute, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Rosa canina L., commonly known as rosehip, is of notable scientific interest for its applications in nutrition, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This review article highlights its health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and anticarcinogenic effects, attributed to its rich content of phenolic acids, carotenoids, tocopherols, and vitamins. With growing interest in sustainable practices, rosehip by-products are increasingly valorized. For instance, cold-pressed rosehip seed oil is a valuable source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, while incorporating rosehip pomace into snacks enhances their nutritional profile, positioning them as potential functional foods and dietary supplements. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of advancements in utilizing rosehip and its by-products, emphasizing their role in enriching food and pharmaceutical products with nutritional and functional bioactivities.
