Epidemiologic studies have shown many health benefits associated with fruit and vegetable consumption .Intake of fruit and vegetables aid in quenching
Free-radicals, thus reducing the oxidative damage which can lead to several chronic diseases This positive effect has been attributed mainly to the presence of various phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are a group of metabolites found in many plants and their presence in fruit and vegetables are positively correlated with many health benefits. Many researchers have extracted phytochemicals from fruit and vegetables to formulate homeostatic health benefits in both humans and animals