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Rationale on the High Radical Scavenging Capacity of Betalains

open access: yesAntioxidants, 2019
Betalains are water-soluble natural pigments of increasing importance as antioxidants for pharmaceutical use. Although non-phenolic betalains have lower capacity to scavenge radicals compared to their phenolic analogues, both classes perform well as ...
Karina K. Nakashima, Erick L. Bastos
doaj   +1 more source

Proprietà funzionali dei frutti di fico d'India [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
The constantly increasing demand for nutraceuticals is paralleled by a more pronounced request for natural ingredients and health-promoting foods. The multifunctional properties of cactus pear fit well this trend.
Piga, Antonio <1965- >
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Mechanism of interaction of betanin and indicaxanthin with human myeloperoxidase and hypochlorous acid [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Production of nitrogen dioxide by the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in the presence of nitrite is now considered a key step in the pathophysiology of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation.
ALLEGRA, Mario   +6 more
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An Efficient Beet Severe Curly Top Virus‐Based Vector for VIGS and HIGS in Beta vulgaris

open access: yes
Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
Zhangyao Nie   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Betalain synthesis in alfalfa impacts fiber digestion and enteric methane production

open access: yesCrop Science, Volume 66, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
Abstract Betalain pigments, betacyanins, and betaxanthins are widely used as coloring agents as well as in pharmaceutical and functional foods. However, significant betacyanin production occurs in only a few species of plants, which limits their wider application.
Deborah J. Heuschele   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antibacterial activity of Beta vulgaris L. pomace extract [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Antibacterial activity of Beta vulgaris L. (beetroot) pomace extract (concentration 100 mg/ml) was tested against five Gram positive and seven Gram negative bacterial strains (reference cultures and natural isolates).
Cvetković Dragoljub D.   +4 more
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Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

open access: yesEngineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.
Agri‐food by‐products are sustainably transformed into high‐value bioactive compounds through advanced green extraction technologies. This valorization supports circular economy goals and promotes environmental and bioeconomic progress. ABSTRACT The rapid growth of agri‐food industries has led to an alarming increase in waste generation, posing ...
Payel Dhar   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seed Ergastic Substances Profiling and its Implications for the Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae Complex [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The chemotaxonomic significance of ergastic substances that are aligned systematically to the Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae group and their prospective applications, such as the use of its starch for food, health and industrial uses, were assessed in ...
Omonhinmin, Conrad A.
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Continuous Flow UV-C Irradiation Effects on the Physicochemical Properties of Aloe vera Gel and Pitaya (Stenocereus spp.) Blend

open access: yesFoods, 2020
Physicochemical properties of a blend of 10% Aloe vera gel with 5% pitaya juice subjected to UV-C doses of 16.5, 27.7, and 40 mJ/cm2 were evaluated at pH 3.5 and 5.5. Unprocessed treatments were used as the control.
Carmen O. Meléndez-Pizarro   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Functionality Enhancement of Pullulan‐Based Composites for Food Packaging Applications

open access: yesComprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Contemporary research in food packaging is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum‐based materials. Pullulan, a microbial biopolymer traditionally employed as a food additive, is harnessing interest for food packaging applications due to its exceptional film‐forming ability, biodegradability, and nontoxic nature.
Bibek Bahadur Shrestha   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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