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The garden strawberry is one of the most common berry crops in the world. Its berries contain many useful substances that have therapeutic and preventive properties. Among the most valuable components of the chemical composition, polyphenols play a special role. At the same time, a component of phenolic substances are anthocyanins, which determine the saturation and brightness of the color of berries and processed products (juices, compotes, wine, etc.). A healthy person needs at least 200 mg of these substances per day, and in case of illness – at least 300 mg. They do not accumulate in the body, so they are quickly included in the metabolism and removed from it. In terms of their biological effect, anthocyanins are similar to vitamin P. It is known that anthocyanins contribute to the strengthening of capillary walls and are powerful antioxidants capable of binding free radicals and preventing premature aging of cells in the human body. Currently, the concentrate of these substances is allowed as food additives (E163) in various functional food products.