Structural Effects on the Antioxidant Properties of Amino Acid Betaxanthins
Antioxidants, 2022 Betaxanthins are natural products with high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we describe the semisynthesis of twenty-one betaxanthins derived from proteinogenic amino acids, including the elusive betaxanthin of l-cysteine and two ...
Larissa Cerrato Esteves +6 more
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Betaxanthin Profiling in Relation to the Biological Activities of Red and Yellow Beta vulgaris L. Extracts [PDF]
Metabolites, 2023 Beta vulgaris L. is an edible plant with health-beneficial activities. The profile of betaxanthins is more complex than previously described in beetroot cultivars. Twenty-four betaxanthins were detected in extracts of the peel and flesh of five cultivars
Aneta Spórna-Kucab +5 more
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Semisynthesis of Betaxanthins from Purified Betacyanin of Opuntia dillenii sp.: Color Stability and Antiradical Capacity [PDF]
MoleculesThe availability of pure individual betalains in sufficient quantities which permit deeper understanding is still a challenge. This study investigates the high-yielding semisynthesis of betaxanthins using betalamic acid from a natural source (Opuntia ...
Silvia Cruz +5 more
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In Silico Mass Spectrometric Fragmentation and Liquid Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Betalainic Fingerprinting: Identification of Betalains in Red Pitaya [PDF]
MoleculesBetalains, which contain nitrogen and are water soluble, are the pigments responsible for many traits of plants and biological activities in different organisms that do not produce them.
Jesús Alfredo Araujo-León +5 more
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Betalain Pigments: Isolation and Application as Reagents for Colorimetric Methods and Biosensors [PDF]
BiosensorsBetalains are hydrophilic natural pigments commonly found in plants of the Caryophyllales order, as well as in specific species and genera of fungi, such as Hygrocybe, Hygrophorus, and Amanita muscaria.
Rimadani Pratiwi +2 more
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Influence of Leavening Agent on the Stability of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity of Gluten-Free Bread with Beetroot By-Product [PDF]
MoleculesBeetroot by-product (BBP), an industrial residue rich in bioactive compounds, offers a sustainable solution to reduce food waste while enhancing the nutritional profile.
Carmen Molina-Montero +3 more
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Microencapsulation of Betaxanthin Pigments from Pitahaya (Hylocereus megalanthus) By-Products: Characterization, Food Application, Stability, and In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion [PDF]
Foods, 2023 The yellow pitahaya peels generated as by-products during the consumption and processing of the fresh fruit are a rich and underutilized source of betaxanthins (natural yellow-orange pigment with antioxidant activity) and mucilage (structuring material ...
María Carolina Otálora +2 more
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Betalain–Chickpea Protein Particles Produced by Freeze Drying and Spray Drying: Physicochemical Aspects, Storage Stability, and In Vitro Digestion [PDF]
FoodsBeetroots are one of the primary sources of betalains, nitrogenous pigments with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, due to their chemical instability, betalains have limited use in food applications.
Mary H. Grace +4 more
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Combinatorial engineering of betalain biosynthesis pathway in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae [PDF]
Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, 2023 Background Betalains, comprising red–violet betacyanins and yellow–orange betaxanthins, are the hydrophilic vacuolar pigments that provide bright coloration to roots, fruits, and flowers of plants of the Caryophyllales order.
Mahsa Babaei +8 more
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Betalains: A Narrative Review on Pharmacological Mechanisms Supporting the Nutraceutical Potential Towards Health Benefits [PDF]
FoodsBetalains are naturally occurring pigments sourced mainly from Beta vulgaris (beetroot), Hylocereus spp. (dragon fruit), Amaranthus spp., and Opuntia spp. Betalains are widely used for their vibrant colors and health-promoting properties.
Renata M. Martinez +6 more
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