The antioxidant activity and constituents of Patagonian currants were assessed.
Ribes cucullatum, Ribes magellanicum, Ribes punctatum and Ribes trilobum were investigated.
Fruits showed cytoprotection against oxidative and dicarbonyl-induced stress.
The anthocyanins and copigments were separated by membrane chromatography.
Phenolic profiles were described and main compounds isolated and identified.