Molecules 2013, 18, 12571-12586; doi:10.3390/molecules181012571 OPEN ACCESS molecules ISSN 1420-3049 www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules Review Flavonoid Profile of Saskatoon Berries (Amelanchier alnifolia Nutt.) and Their Health Promoting Effects Tunde Juríková 1,*, Stefan Balla 1, Jiri Sochor 2, Miroslav Pohanka 3,4, Jiri Mlcek 5 and Mojmir Baron 2 1 Institute for Education of Pedagogics, Faculty of Central European Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Drazovska 4, SK-949 74 Nitra, Slovak Republic; E-Mail:
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[email protected]. Received: 26 August 2013; in revised form: 30 September 2013 / Accepted: 9 October 2013 / Published: 11 October 2013 Abstract: Flavonoids are a significant group of secondary metabolites in plants. Many of these compounds are potent antioxidants, being an important part in food products derived from the plants. The current status of research on flavonoid compounds in the fruit of Saskatoon berries (Amelanchier alnifolia Nutt.) and their health promoting effects, including recommended utilization, are reviewed.