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Betacyanins and Anthocyanins in Pulp and Peel of Red Pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus cv. Jindu), Inhibition of Oxidative Stress, Lipid Reducing, and Cytotoxic Effects

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
This study aimed to promote red pitaya fruit parts as alternate sources of nutraceuticals. The red pitaya of Chinese origin was determined for its in vitro efficacy, where the fruit extracts were evaluated based on the selected antioxidative properties ...
Hock Eng Khoo, Hock Eng Khoo, Xuemei He, Xuemei He, Yayuan Tang, Zhichun Li, Zhichun Li, Changbao Li, Changbao Li, Yuan Zeng, Jie Tang, Jie Tang, Jian Sun, Jian Sun   +13 more
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Chemical and Bioactive Features of Amaranthus caudatus L. Flowers and Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Betalains

Foods, 2021
The vibrant colours of many plants are due to secondary metabolites, such as nitrogen-containing compounds, where betacyanins are included. These compounds can be found in plants such as Amaranthus caudatus L. that, due to their high nutritional benefits,
Custódio Lobo Roriz, Virginie Xavier, Sandrina A. Heleno, José Pinela, Maria Inês Dias, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Patricia Morales, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros   +8 more
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The Compositional Aspects of Edible Flowers as an Emerging Horticultural Product

Molecules, 2021
Edible flowers are becoming very popular, as consumers are seeking healthier and more attractive food products that can improve their diet aesthetics and diversify their dietary sources of micronutrients. The great variety of flowers that can be eaten is
Eleomar de O. Pires, Francesco Di Gioia, Youssef Rouphael, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Cristina Caleja, Lillian Barros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos   +6 more
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The protection of Salicornia rubra from ultraviolet radiation by betacyanins and phenolic compounds

Plant-Environment Interactions, 2021
Salicornia rubra is a commonly occurring annual species of the salt playas of the Great Basin Desert of the western United States. In such habitats, plants experience high levels of ultraviolet radiation, which could potentially damage DNA.
Katherine Jensen, Roger T. Koide
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Liquid Biphasic Electric Partitioning System as a Novel Integration Process for Betacyanins Extraction From Red-Purple Pitaya and Antioxidant Properties Assessment

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2019
Nowadays, downstream bioprocessing industries inclines towards the development of a green and high efficient bioseparation technology. Betacyanins are presently gaining higher interest in the food science as driven by their high tinctorial strength and ...
Hui Yi Leong, Yu-Kaung Chang, Chien Wei Ooi, Chung Lim Law, Advina Lizah Julkifle, Pau Loke Show   +5 more
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Betalains in some species of the amaranthaceae family: A review [PDF]

, 2018
Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to red-violet can de divided into two main subgroups: betaxanthins and ...
Ali, Barua, Bhujbal, Bucur, Bussmann, Böhm, Clemente, Corio-Costet, Dinda, Guo, Križnic, Kumar, Liu, Malomo, Mujica, Mulinacci, Narayanan, Nidavani, Pavoković, Pietrzkowski, Popa, Ramachandran, Rehman, Rub, Salvador, Saqib, Saritha, Shao, Surse, Telagari, Vendruscolo, Yaacob   +31 more
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Xoconostle fruit (Opuntia matudae Scheinvar cv. Rosa) by-products as potential functional ingredients [PDF]

, 2015
There is a lack of information on the potential use of xoconostle cultivars as sources of antioxidants for food, pharmaceutical and colorant industries.
Barros, Lillian, Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R., Morales, Patricia, Ramírez-Moreno, Esther, Santos-Buelga, Celestino   +4 more
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Exploring betacyanins: characteristics, extractions, bioavailability, and bioactive potentials [PDF]

Exploration of Foods and Foodomics
Betacyanins are bioactive compounds found in Caryophyllales, including red beetroots (Beta vulgaris), amaranths (Amaranthus sp.), and red dragon fruits (Hylocereus polyrhizus).
Oliver Dean John, William Gustavo Sganzerla, Aline Priscilla Gomes da Silva, Sheri-Ann Tan, Chui Yin Bok, Ratna Noah, Elvin Muhindo Walemba, Annals Tatenda Mushunje   +7 more
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Betalains and phenolic compounds of leaves and stems of Alternanthera brasiliana and Alternanthera tenella [PDF]

, 2018
Betacyanins and phenolic compounds from acetonitrile:acidified water extracts of Alternanthera brasiliana and Alternanthera tenella were characterized and quantified using a high-performance liquid chromatography system coupled with diode array and ...
Alvarez, I., De Ancos, B., Deladino, Lorena, Molina García, A. D., Schneider Teixeira, Aline, Sánchez Moreno, C.   +5 more
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Enhancing sheep milk yogurt with prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L.) flours (peel and pulp): nutritional, techno-functional, and sensory evaluation. [PDF]

J Sci Food Agric
Abstract BACKGROUND The aim of the present work was to evaluate the chemical composition and characterize the physicochemical, techno‐functional and antioxidant properties of flours obtained from the peel and pulp of prickly pear and to assess the effect of their incorporation on the composition, physicochemical parameters, microbiology, antioxidant ...
Muñoz-Tebar N, Botella-Martínez C, Lucas-González R, Lorenzo JM, Pérez-Álvarez JÁ, Fernández-López J, Viuda-Martos M.   +6 more
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