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Research Progress of Betalain in Response to Adverse Stresses and Evolutionary Relationship Compared with Anthocyanin

Molecules, 2019
Betalains are applicable to many aspects of life, and their properties, characteristics, extraction and biosynthesis process have been thoroughly studied.
Ge Li, Xiaoqing Meng, Mingku Zhu, Zongyun Li   +3 more
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Protective effect of dietary supplements against streptozotocin-induced Alzheimer’s disease in mice [PDF]

Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2021
Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative problem that is increased progressively due to the increment of aging worldwide. Phytochemicals play an important role in the protection from neurodegeneration.
Doha Mohamed, Marwa El-Shamarka, Sherein Abdelgayed, Rasha Mohamed   +3 more
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Betalains in Edible Fruits of Three Cactaceae Taxa—Epiphyllum, Hylocereus, and Opuntia—Their LC-MS/MS and FTIR Identification and Biological Activities Evaluation

Plants, 2021
Epiphyllum, Hylocereus, and Opuntia plants belong to the Cactaceae family. They are mostly known as ornamental plants but also for their edible fruits, which can potentially be sources of betalains, such as betanin, a natural pigment used in the food ...
Michaela Barkociová, Jaroslav Tóth, Katarzyna Sutor, Natalia Drobnicka, Slawomir Wybraniec, Boris Dudík, Andrea Bilková, Szilvia Czigle   +7 more
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Application of ultrasound-assisted extraction method to recover betalains and polyphenols from red beetroot waste [PDF]

, 2021
Agriculture and food industries generate substantial quantities of waste material with a huge potential for bioactive ingredients to be recovered and converted into high-value chemicals.
Bosch, Christine, Marshall, LJ, Marshall, Lisa J., Boesch, C, Sergeeva, NN, Wood, K, Papaioannou, EH, Papaioannou, Emmanouil, Sergeeva, Natalia N., Wood, Kelly, Fernando, Ganwarige Sumali, Fernando, GSN   +11 more
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Beetroot Stalk Extract as a Functional Colorant for Stirred Yogurt Beverages: Effect on Nutritional Value and Stability during Storage

Fermentation, 2023
Betalains are natural red colorants characterized by their stability to anthocyanins, particularly in acidic foods. Beetroot stalks are a good source of betalains, with higher bioactive components than the whole root.
Eman M. Abdo, Hanem M. M. Mansour, Amira M. Galal Darwish, Sobhy Ahmed El-Sohaimy, Mohamed A. E. Gomaa, Omayma E. Shaltout, Marwa G. Allam   +6 more
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Effects of Different Amino Acids on the Stability and Antioxidant Activity of Betalains [PDF]

Shipin Kexue
To explore the changes in the stability and antioxidant activity of betalains in the presence of different amino acids, different amino acids were added into the pigment solution.
QI Hongyang, ZHANG Jiayao, MENG Yuhang, ZHAN Kanghua, ZHANG Chunyu
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Betalains and their applications in food: The current state of processing, stability and future opportunities in the industry

Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, 2022
Betalains are water-soluble nitrogenous pigments with coloring properties and antioxidant activities, which is why they have been incorporated into several foods.
S.J. Calva-Estrada, M. Jiménez-Fernández, E. Lugo-Cervantes   +2 more
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Absorption, excretion, and distribution of dietary antioxidant betalains in LDLs: potential health effects of betalains in humans [PDF]

, 2004
Background: Betalains were recently identified as natural antioxidants. However, little is known about their bioavailability from dietary sources. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the bioavailability of betalains from dietary sources. Design:
Mario Allegra, TESORIERE, Luisa, Maria A Livrea, LIVREA, Maria Antonia, Luisa Tesoriere, BUTERA, Daniela, ALLEGRA, Mario, Daniela Butera   +7 more
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Extraction and Stabilization of Betalains from Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Wastes Using Deep Eutectic Solvents

Molecules, 2021
Deep eutectic solvents (DES) using magnesium chloride hexahydrate [MgCl2·6H2O] and urea [U] proportions (1:1) and (2:1), were prepared for their use as extracting and stabilizer agents for red and violet betalains from beetroot (Beta vulgaris) waste. The
Omar A. Hernández-Aguirre, Claudia Muro, Evelyn Hernández-Acosta, Yolanda Alvarado, María del Carmen Díaz-Nava   +4 more
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The plasma bioavailability of nitrate and betanin from Beta vulgaris rubra in humans [PDF]

, 2016
Purpose To evaluate the plasma bioavailability of betanin and nitric oxide (NOx) after consuming beetroot juice (BTJ) and whole beetroot (BF). BTJ and BF were also analysed for antioxidant capacity, polyphenol content (TPC) and betalain content ...
Constantinou, Costas, Stevenson, Emma, Emma J Stevenson (7516535), Howatson, Glyn, Tom Clifford (7468394), West, Daniel J., Clifford, Tom, Keane, Karen, Keane, Karen M., Daniel J West (7516571), Karen M Keane (7516589), Costas M. Constantinou, Karen M. Keane, Constantinou, Costas M., Daniel J. West, Glyn Howatson (324877), Costas M Constantinou (7516586), Glyn Howatson, Emma J. Stevenson, West, Dan, Tom Clifford   +20 more
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