Anthocyanins, the natural red and purple colorants of berries, fruits, vegetables, and tubers, improve carbohydrate metabolism and decrease the risk factors of metabolic disorders, but their industrial use is limited by their chemical instability ...
J. Jokioja, Baoru Yang, K. Linderborg
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Diverse biological effects of glycosyltransferase genes from Tartary buckwheat [PDF]
Background: Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is an edible cereal crop whose sprouts have been marketed and commercialized for their higher levels of anti-oxidants, including rutin and anthocyanin. UDP-glucose flavonoid glycosyltransferases (UFGTs)
Chen, Hui +12 more
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Onion anthocyanins: Extraction, stability, bioavailability, dietary effect, and health implications
Anthocyanins are high-value compounds, and their use as functional foods and their natural colorant have potential health benefits. Anthocyanins seem to possess antioxidant properties, which help prevent neuronal diseases and thereby exhibit anti ...
Mahesh Kumar Samota +9 more
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Anthocyanins are natural phenolic pigments with biological activity. They are well-known to have potent antioxidant and antiinflammatory activity, which explains the various biological effects reported for these substances suggesting their antidiabetic ...
B. Salehi +16 more
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Ethanol triggers grape gene expression leading to anthocyanin accumulation during berry ripening [PDF]
Recent studies have shown that low doses of ethanol stimulate the maturation of some fruits. The present work showed that spraying Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with 5% ethanol at veraison enhances the anthocyanin accumulation.
Chervin, Christian +9 more
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Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Fruits of Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea subsp. hungarica and Cornus florida - A Comparative Study [PDF]
The fruits of some Cornus species (dogwoods) are used in traditional medicine and considered potential anti-diabetic and hypolipemic agents. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of extracts from Cornus alba (CA), Cornus florida (CF), and ...
Buchholz, Tina +7 more
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In the past century, plant biostimulants have been increasingly used in agriculture as innovative and sustainable practice. Plant biostimulants have been mainly investigated as potential agents able to mitigate abiotic stress. However, few information is
G. Mannino +4 more
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Clitoria ternatea L. flower extract inhibits α-amylase during in vitro starch digestion [PDF]
This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effect of Clitoria ternatea flower against α-amylase during simulated in vitro wheat starch digestion. The dark-blue tropical flower is used as a food colorant but its ability to modulate starch digestion ...
Chu, Boon-Seang +3 more
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Fermentation conditions optimization and quality analysis of mulberry anthocyanins yogurt [PDF]
In order to promote the application of mulberry anthocyanins in food processing and improve its potential development and utilization value, the mulberry anthocyanins yogurt was prepared using mulberry anthocyanins, pure milk and sugar as the main raw ...
HUANG Yuying, WU Min, WU Yizhang, FAN Baoxiao, HU Dehui
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Extraction, Identification, and Health Benefits of Anthocyanins in Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum L.)
The fruit of the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) is round-shaped, dark purple, bittersweet, and seed-containing edible berries. The blackcurrant has been used as a traditional medicine in both Asia and European countries.
Lei Cao +3 more
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