Theoretical Determination of the pK a Values of Betalamic Acid Related to the Free Radical Scavenger Capacity: Comparison Between Empirical and Quantum Chemical Methods [PDF]
, 2015 Health benefits of dietary phytochemicals have been suggested in recent years. Among 1000s of different compounds, Betalains, which occur in vegetables of the Cariophyllalae order (cactus pear fruits and red beet), have been considered because of ...
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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 +2 more
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Potential use of new Colombian sources of betalains. Colorimetric study of red prickly pear (Opuntia dillenii) extracts under different technological conditions [PDF]
, 2015 A new source of betalains to be used as natural colorant (Opuntia dillenii) has been studied. The stability of O.dillenii extracts in different pHs and temperatures over time has been scrutinized.
Cejudo Bastante, María Jesús +2 more
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The effect of soil risk element contamination level on the element contents in Ocimum basilicum L. [PDF]
, 2015 Red basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cv. Red Rubin was cultivated in model pot experiment in the soil amended by arsenic, cadmium and lead solutions in stepwise concentrations representing the soil concentration levels of former mining area in the vicinity of
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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 +4 more
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Lineage-specific gene radiations underlie the evolution of novel betalain pigmentation in Caryophyllales. [PDF]
, 2015 Betalain pigments are unique to the Caryophyllales and structurally and biosynthetically distinct from anthocyanins. Two key enzymes within the betalain synthesis pathway have been identified: 4,5-dioxygenase (DODA) that catalyzes the formation of ...
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Effects of Different Amino Acids on the Stability and Antioxidant Activity of Betalains [PDF]
Shipin KexueTo 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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Antioxidants, 2020 Betalains are plants pigments identified as potent antioxidant molecules, naturally present in foods like beetroot and prickly pears. Although activities described for betalain-containing formulations include cancer prevention and treatment, the use of ...
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Plants, 2023 Beta vulgaris L. is a biennial plant easily accessible all over the world, rich in various biologically active compounds, especially a class of extremely bioactive pigments known as betalains.
Vasilica Popescu +3 more
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Cactus pear fruit extract exerts anti-inflammatory effects in carrageenin-induced rat pleurisy [PDF]
, 2015 Nutritional research has recently shifted from alleviating nutrient deficiencies to chronic disease prevention. In this study activity of cactus pear fruit extract (CPFE) from Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
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