Testing the Nutritional and Active Compound Content of a Nutraceutic Based on Berries Product. A case study: Prototipe Based on a Mixture Bilberry/Lingonberry Matrix Enriched in Resveratrol. Note I: the Crude Chemical Composition

It is well known that nutraceuticals are a distinct category of foods or dietary supplements that have the ability to provide health benefits in addition to their nutritional role. Berries such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or currants have been recognized as rich sources of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients with potential beneficial effects on human health. A prototype nutraceutical product from berries can be developed by combining several types of berries in a special formula. The aim of this study is to emphasize the nutritional content of a nutraceutical prototype based on bilberry and lingonberry (8:2, g/g) matrix enriched in organic resveratrol. The prototype is obtained by adding a resveratrol supplement in a proportion of 15 ppm isolated from autochthonous species of forest fruits from the spontaneous flora (bilberries and lingonberries. The raw data were statistically processed using the STATISTICA v.8.0 program for Windows. The crude chemical composition was determined by specific analyzes for the quantification of dry matter, crude protein, crude fiber, crude ash and nitrogen free matter, by difference. The prototype nutraceutical product from berries represents an opportunity to exploit the benefits of these natural resources to improve human health. With further research and development, such a product could become a valuable tool in promoting health and wellness.