Table 3 Commonly found phytocompounds of Rubus species and their applications

3-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Derivatives of this compound have antimicrobial, antimutagenic antiestrogenic, hypoglycemic anti-platelet aggregating, antiviral, anti-inflammatory

–

Plasticizers, resins

[39]

Ascorbic acid

Antioxidant, anticancer, Wound healing

Preservative, anti-browning agent, Prevents oxidation and discoloration of the meat

Cosmetics

[40,41,42]

Caffeic acid

Anti-cancerous, Hepatocarcinoma, Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory

Meat preservation

–

[43,44,45,46]

Chlorogenic acid

Obesity, anti-diabetic, Dyslipidemia, hypertension, Anti-bacterial

Whey protein conjugation, Food additives, extended food storage life, food packaging, prebiotics,

Cosmetics

[46,47,48]

Delphinidin

Anti-cancerous, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antidiabetic, anti-hepatotoxic, antiviral

–

The active ingredient in Hair loss prevention, and the separation of delphinidin derivatives from eggplant peel

[49, 50]

Ellagic acid

Antioxidant, Antibacterial, antileishmanial, antimalarial, Antifungal, Gastroprotective, antianxiety

–

Chelating reagents, copolymers, ion-exchange resins, conductivity-based sensors

[51]

Ferulic acid

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, vasodilatory, antithrombotic, and antiallergic

Food preservative

Skincare and Cosmetics production

[52, 53]

Gallic acid

antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, antiulcer

Prevents rancidity and spoilage of oils and fats, baked products, candy, and chewing gums

Cosmetics, standard for total phenol content, used in photography, dyes, and printing

[54,55,56]

m-Coumaric acid

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous

–

–

[56]

Phloridzin

Antihyperglycemic, antioxidant, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antitumor, antibacterial, cardioprotective

Food additives, food, and beverage preservative

Cosmetics, a biomarker for phloridzin-containing foods

[57]

Trans-cinnamic acid

Anti-cancerous, Antibacterial, antidiabetic, neurological disorders

–

Flavoring cosmetics and detergents

[58]

Ursolic acid

Anti-carcinogenic, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antitumoral, antiviral,

–

Herbicidal,

[59]

Vanillic acid

Sedative, antidepressant, antinociceptive, hypertension, anti-cancerous, antifungal, anti-inflammation, wound healing

Flavoring agent

–

[60,61,62]

Vitamin E

Antioxidant, anti-platelet coagulation

Dietary supplements, prevent the oxidation of foods and increase shelf-life, fortification of foods,

Cosmetics,

[63]

β-Sitosterol

Antioxidant, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV, anti-pulmonary, anti-arthritic, antipyretic

–

–

[64]