Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of radish (Raphanus sativus): A systematic review

Bioactive compounds in Raphanus sativus (radish) have been used to treat several diseases; therefore, radish has attracted increasing scientific attention due its nutritional and phytochemical composition. The available evidence on the nutrient bioactive composition of was systematically assessed. Four databases (PubMed, Embase, Web Science, Cochrane trials) were searched, up September 26th, 2020, for key articles assessing chemical radish. Two independent reviewers carried out screening, selection articles, data extraction. Of 1214 references, 63 met our inclusion criteria. We found 609 within 23 categories. Red (30% all studied varieties), white (13%), black (6%) most varieties. Nutrients phytochemicals reported mainly roots leaves. largest categories flavonoids (38.8% data), non-flavonoid polyphenols (8.4%), terpenes derivatives (8.2%), fat fatty related (6.4%), glucosinolates breakdown products (5.6%). Leaves high concentrations macronutrients, calcium, potassium, sodium, fiber, acids, while sprouts are a major source flavonoids, specifically anthocyanins, ?-carotene vitamin C. Roots rich together with derivatives, glucosinolates, latter also highly concentrated seeds. is nutrients phytochemicals. could be considered part healthy diet, roots, they explored as raw material development nutraceuticals.