Plant-Based Functional Foods from Borneo

This review explores the diverse plant-based functional foods native to Borneo, highlighting their nutritional and health benefits. Indigenous fruits and vegetables, including durian, purple mangosteen, and various Garcinia species, are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity properties. The study emphasizes the potential of Borneo’s unique biodiversity in developing sustainable functional foods to support global health and nutrition.

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