Biochemical Profiling and Ecotoxicological Assessment of Prunus spinosa L. Fruits from the Cluj Region: Phytochemical Composition, Contaminant Load, and Antioxidant Potential
Prunus spinosa L. (blackthorn) is a widely distributed wild fruit species in Romania with considerable, yet underexplored, potential as a functional food ingredient and natural source of bioactive compounds. This study aimed to characterize the phytochemical composition, mineral and contaminant profiles, and antioxidan...