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Biological Properties and Applications of Betalains
Molecules, 2021 Betalains are water-soluble pigments present in vacuoles of plants of the order Caryophyllales and in mushrooms of the genera Amanita, Hygrocybe and Hygrophorus. Betalamic acid is a constituent of all betalains.
Izabela Sadowska-Bartosz +1 more
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Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2022 Natural betalains can be potential food additives because of their antioxidant activities, but they have poor thermal stability. In this study, betalains were extracted from red dragon fruit peel, and then encapsulated with maltodextrin by ultrasound ...
Man Sheng Wang +2 more
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Anthocyanins and betalains in evolution: Why mutual exclusion remains the best-supported model. [PDF]
Plant Biol (Stuttg)Anthocyanins and betalains are plant pigments produced through different biosynthetic pathways and are generally considered mutually exclusive. We examine claims of their co‐occurrence, arguing that methodological flaws and data misinterpretation have led to unsupported reports, and offer recommendations for more rigorous future research.
Pucker B, Khan MI.
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Therapeutic Application of Betalains: A Review [PDF]
Plants, 2020 Anthocyanins, betalains, riboflavin, carotenoids, chlorophylls and caramel are the basic natural food colorants used in modern food manufacture. Betalains, which are composed of red–violet betacyanin and yellow betaxanthins, are water-soluble pigments ...
Elaheh Madadi +5 more
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Natural Pigments and Cyclodextrins: Overview on a Synergistic Approach to Encapsulation. [PDF]
Compr Rev Food Sci Food SafABSTRACT The growing demand for natural dyes in the food industry has stimulated research into strategies aimed at improving their stability, solubility, and bioavailability. This review examines the synergistic use of cyclodextrins (CDs) as encapsulating agents for natural pigments, highlighting their ability to form inclusion complexes that protect ...
Pippolini C +3 more
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A Novel Natural Chromogenic Visual and Luminescent Sensor Platform for Multi-Target Analysis in Strawberries and Shape Memory Applications [PDF]
FoodsCarboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) films, derived from sugarcane bagasse agricultural waste (SCB) incorporated with Betalains-nitrogen-doped carbon dots (Betalains-N–CQDs), derived from beet root waste (BR), offer a sustainable, smart and naked-eye sensor for
Hebat-Allah S. Tohamy
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Intermittent Drying With Heated Air and Microwaves of Dragon Fruit Foams Formulated With Different Protein Sources. [PDF]
J Food SciABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate red dragon fruit powder production by foam mat drying, combining a simplex centroid mixture design for foam formulation with intermittent convective drying and intermittent microwave drying. Albumin, pea protein, and soy protein were evaluated as alternative foaming agents to whey protein, and optimization was ...
Cruz MS +7 more
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Betalains in Some Species of the Amaranthaceae Family: A Review
Antioxidants, 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 ...
Miguel Mg
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The Neuroprotective Potential of Betalains: A Focused Review
PlantsBetalains are natural, hydrophilic pigments present in a variety of plants from the order Caryophyllales, extensively used as non-toxic food colorants and antioxidants.
Cristina Mogosan +2 more
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Nonthermal Concentration of Red Beetroot Juice by Reverse Osmosis and Forward Osmosis. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrRO and FO were used for nonthermal concentration of red beetroot juice. Single strength juice was concentrated by RO to 17 °Brix, and by FO to 50 °Brix; color and betalain were preserved by both processes. Overall, FO is a promising method for concentrating beetroot juice.
Avellaneda E, Moraru CI.
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