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Functional diabetic biscuits enriched with cereal fibers, black plum (jamun) and bioactive spices

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Cereal fibres, black plum (jamun) seed powder and bioactive spices can be combined with controlled mixing, hydration and baking to design functional biscuits. Fibre‐rich structures may limit starch accessibility, while polyphenols may inhibit starch‐digesting enzymes.
Renukadevi Jeyavelkumaran, Saranya Krishnan, Mridula Dhanapal Saravanan, Nimithasree Keerthivasan   +3 more
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Biomedical and therapeutic potential of marine-derived Pseudomonas sp. strain AHG22 exopolysaccharide: A novel bioactive microbial metabolite

Reviews on Advanced Materials Science
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are gaining interest as alternatives to chemical antioxidants and pharmaceuticals. This study mines the promising biomedical and antimicrobial potential of a marine bacterium, a prolific EPS producer, isolated from the
Aloraini Ghfren S., Albureikan Mona Othman I., Shahlol Aisha M. A., Shamrani Taghreed, Daghistani Hussam, El-Nablaway Mohammad, Tharwat Nagwa A., Elazzazy Ahmed M., Basyony Ahmed F., Ghareeb Ahmed   +9 more
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Pumpkin and chia seeds as functional foods and their application in different food products: A review

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Functional foods have gained increasing attention for their capacity to promote health and reduce chronic‐disease risk beyond basic nutrition. Among plant‐based functional ingredients, pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) and chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seeds are nutrient‐dense sources of proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, tocopherols ...
Fatima Urooj, Fatima Javed, Abdul Mueez Ahmad, Laiba Younas, Sadia Ansar, Sumbal Raana, Muhammad Abdullah, Rimsha Amjad, Kashaf Basharat   +8 more
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Therapeutic potential of Laurus nobilis extract by experimental and computational approaches: phenolic content and bioactivities for antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticholinergic properties

Frontiers in Chemistry
IntroductionLaurus nobilis (LN), has traditional medicinal uses, and this study investigates its therapeutic potential by focusing on its phenolic content and bioactivities such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticholinergic properties.
Sevgi Altın, Mesut Işık, Cemalettin Alp, Emrah Dikici, Ekrem Köksal, Kevser Kübra Kırboğa, Mithun Rudrapal, Gourav Rakshit, Şükrü Beydemir, Johra Khan, Johra Khan   +10 more
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Nutritional, Functional, and Analytical Characterization of Banana Blossom: A Waste Valorization Approach

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
Banana blossom (Musa paradisiaca spp.). Segregation of different parts (Pistil, Calyx, Bract, Stem). Nutritional, Functional and Analytical Characterisation. Bract has high carbohydrate, aminoacids and nutrient profile. Stem has high protein and colour stability. Pistil has better flavour binding, lipid interactions and strong cooking stability. Banana
Aamnesh Antonisamy, Sanakya Murugesan, Srithar Harimuthuvel, Suresh Kumar Kalakandan, Gururaj Pejavara Narayana, Sushmita Mandal   +5 more
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Valorization of Citrus Waste for Recovery of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds: A Comprehensive Review

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
The various citrus wastes, including the citrus fruit peels, pulp remaining after extraction of juice, and seeds, are the sources of bioactive compounds. The waste parts of oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and mandarins contain the bioactive compounds, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, essential oils, and carotenoids.
Monika, Rhythm Kalsi, Jasleen Kaur Bhasin, Rafeeya Shams, Kshirod Kumar Dash   +4 more
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Antidiabetic plants of Iran.

Acta medica Iranica, 2011
To identify the antidiabetic plants of Iran, a systematic review of the published literature on the efficacy of Iranian medicinal plant for glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was conducted. We performed an electronic literature search of MEDLINE, Science Direct, Scopus, Proquest, Ebsco, Googlescholar, SID, Cochrane Library ...
Asie Shojaii, Fataneh Hashem Dabaghian, Ashrafeddin Goushegir, Mehri Abdollahi Fard   +3 more
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Valorization of Pineapple Peel and Mature Coconut Water to Produce Vinegar

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
Pineapple peel waste and mature coconut water were utilized as low‐cost substrates for vinegar production through a two‐stage fermentation process. During alcoholic fermentation, sugars in the substrate were converted into ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Vida Opoku Edusei, William Odoom, Regina Ofori Asante, Maxwell Adu, Solomon Odoi Anim, Jessica Ode Agyapong, Nana Adwoa Akyeneba Anderson   +6 more
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Physicochemical, Functional, and Health‐Promoting Properties of Processed Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Leaves: A Review

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) leaves are a nutrient‐dense source of proteins, dietary fiber, chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. Processing technologies enable the production of powders and extracts for incorporation into bakery, beverage, dairy, and nutraceutical products; however, challenges remain regarding sensory quality ...
Mary Nkongho Tanyitiku, Rakshya Pandit, Mihiri Vanniarachchy   +2 more
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Marine Macroalgae as a Safe Healthy Food While Meeting Food Security Challenges Arising From Climate Changes

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Planned harvesting and processing of marine macroalgae could meet future global food needs and mitigate fuel‐originated carbon dioxide responsible for climate change. Microalgal foods are nutritious and safe. The utilization of macroalgae would avoid environmental problems arising from the release of overgrowing macroalgae caused by heatwaves, which ...
Upali Samarajeewa
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