Research Progress in Functional Components and Drying Technology in the Fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis

Gardenia jasminoides Ellis belongs to the family of the Rubiaceae,has excellent medicinal and nutritional value. The fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis has medicine and food function which contains some functional compounds,such as gardenia yellow pigment,gardenin,gardenia seed oil,organic acids,flavonoids and trace elements,with liver and gallbladder protection,nerve and heart protection,anti-cancer and antioxidant effects. Therefore,the processing technology of fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis is of great significance for its full utilization. In this paper,the main active compounds and their functions of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit are summarized,and the drying technologies of fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis are expounded,which provide a theoretical basis for the comprehensive utilization of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruit.