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Antioxidative properties of leaf extracts of a popular Malaysian herb, Labisia pumila. [PDF]

, 2009
A study was undertaken to examine the presence of antioxidative activities of two varieties of Labisia pumila; L. pumila var. Alata and L. pumila var. Pumila using DPPH, FRAP and β-carotene bleaching methods.
Hakiman, Mansor, Mahmood, Maziah, Mohamad, Norhaiza   +2 more
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Potentials to differentiate milk composition by different feeding strategies [PDF]

, 2009
To investigate the effect of the dietary intake of the cow on milk composition, bulk-tank milk was collected on 5 occasions from conventional (n = 15) and organic (n = 10) farms in Denmark and on 4 occasions from low-input nonorganic farms in the United ...
Butler, G., Kristensen, T., Leifert, C., Nielsen, J.H., Skibsted, L.H., Slots, T.   +5 more
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Aloe vera in Food Preservation: Harnessing Bioactive Constituents for Clean‐Label Innovation and Safety Assurance

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Aloe vera‐derived biopolymers and nanoformulations enhance antimicrobial, antioxidant, and barrier functions in clean‐label edible coatings and films, whereas safety‐critical anthraquinone thresholds and regulatory constraints shape their translational potential.
Acharya Balkrishna, Hemant Sharma, Sonam Verma, Amar Jeet, Sumit Kumar Singh, Sharad Kumar Tripathi, Vedpriya Arya   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

15-cis-Phytoene Desaturase and 15-cis-Phytoene Synthase Can Catalyze the Synthesis of β-Carotene and Influence the Color of Apricot Pulp

Foods
Fruit color affects its commercial value. β-carotene is the pigment that provides color for many fruits and vegetables. However, the molecular mechanism of β-carotene metabolism during apricot ripening is largely unknown.
Ningning Gou, Xuchun Zhu, Mingyu Yin, Han Zhao, Haikun Bai, Nan Jiang, Wanyu Xu, Chu Wang, Yujing Zhang, Tana Wuyun   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

An LC/MS method for d8-β-carotene and d4-retinyl esters: β-carotene absorption and its conversion to vitamin A in humans

Journal of Lipid Research, 2012
The intestinal absorption and metabolism of β-carotene is of vital importance in humans, especially in populations that obtain the majority of their vitamin A from provitamin A carotenoids.
Matthew K. Fleshman, Ken M. Riedl, Janet A. Novotny, Steven J. Schwartz, Earl H. Harrison   +4 more
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Oleogels as Emerging Solid Fat Substitutes: Basic Characteristics, Preparation Strategies, and Food Applications

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This article reviews the basic characteristics, factors affecting properties of oleogels, and preparation methods of oleogels. Meanwhile, their applications in meat products, dairy products, baked goods, and delivering bioactive compounds are highly summarized.
Wenyuan Zhang, Wenjin Han, Ning Zhou, Ziyue Xu, Jiayi Song, Dapeng Li, Yannan Chen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improvement of Carotenoids’ Production by Increasing the Activity of Beta-Carotene Ketolase with Different Strategies

Microorganisms
Canthaxanthin is an important antioxidant with wide application prospects, and β-carotene ketolase is the key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of canthaxanthin.
Qiaomian Zhou, Danqiong Huang, Haihong Yang, Zeyu Hong, Chaogang Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

PENGGUNAAN SPEKTROFOTOMETER VISIBLE UNTUK PENENTUAN KADAR β-KAROTEN PADA PAPRIKA (Capsicum annum L.) Use of Visible Spectrophotometer for Determination of β-Karoten Content from Paprika (Capsicum annum L.) [PDF]

, 2015
Spectrophotometer is an instrument used to measure the absorbance of a solution. The principle works is by passing the light with specific wavelengths in the sample in the cuvette. The light will be absorbed and the rest will be missed.
NOVIASTUTI, NINDIA
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Drought Risk in Mango and Avocado Orchards: Insights Into Plant Water Relations and Irrigation‐Related Agronomic Solutions

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is making water availability more uncertain, with growing consequences for the productivity and long‐term sustainability of tropical and subtropical fruit orchards. Mangifera indica L. and Persea americana Mill. both require large amounts of water to sustain growth and productivity.
Eleonora Cataldo
wiley   +1 more source

Cholesterol and Malondialdehyde Contents of Broiler-Chicken Meat Supplemented with Indigofera Zolingeriana Top Leaf Meal [PDF]

, 2015
This research aimed to increase functional value of broiler-chicken meat containing high antioxidant and low cholesterol through substitution of soybean meal (SBM) with Indigofera zollingeriana top leaf meal (ILM). The experiment used 160 day old broiler
Abdullah, L. (L), Santi, M. A. (M), Sumiati, S. (Sumiati)   +2 more
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