Abstract:
Aronia melanocarpa fruit contains lots of functional components,such as polyphenol,flavonoid,anthocyanin,phenolic acid,vitamins and minerals.The fruit has a certain hygienical function and strong antioxidant.The raw fruit tastes bitter because of its high content of tannin and it is not popular in consumers.So fruit can be deeply processed and improved its taste.In this paper we discussed the function of Aronia melanocarpa and its application in food processing and development,in order to provide references about the further researches in related products in China.