Abstract
A worldwide increase in the consumption of tropical and subtropical fruits has been observed recently. These fruits are very diverse and contain many nutritional components that have been associated with the prevention of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, among others. This chapter lists and describes some of the important nutritional components of tropical and subtropical fruits and their effects on health. The effects of pre- and postharvest treatments on the nutritional components of tropical and subtropical fruits are also discussed, including the effects of postharvest preservation technologies and processing. The effects of these compounds on human nutrition and health are emphasized, analyzing the mechanisms involved in their protective actions. Finally, the synergistic effect of the multiple bioactive fruit components is presented, as pure bioactive compounds do not exert the same health effects as the actual consumption of tropical and subtropical fruits.
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