Given quinoa′s high nutritional value and functional properties, this study was aimed at developing waffles with enhanced nutritional quality by substituting wheat flour with quinoa powder, while evaluating the effects on technological and sensory characteristics.
Fakhreddin Salehi +2 more
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Antioxidant Betalains from Cactus Pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica) inhibit endothelial ICAM-1 expression [PDF]
It has been suggested that some pigments would have antioxidant properties and that their presence in dietary constituents would contribute to reduce the risk of oxidative stress\u2013correlated diseases.
Allegra, M. +4 more
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Co‐encapsulation of more than one core material in a single encapsulation system may increase the bioactivity of individual components. ABSTRACT Co‐encapsulation of more than one core material in a single encapsulation system may increase the bioactivity of individual components.
Atefeh Ghoorchi +3 more
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Antioxidant properties, betalain profiles and biochemical composition were studied in table beets with maroon and yellow root colors. Features of dynamic changes during the growing season were described.
Diana V. Sokolova +5 more
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In the Indian subcontinent, danta (stems) of underutilized amaranth are used as vegetables in different culinary dishes. At the edible stage of the danta, leaves are discarded as waste in the dustbin because they are overaged.
Umakanta Sarker +6 more
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Effect of Enzyme Concentration and Temperature on Viscosity and Betacyanin Content From Pitaya Waste Extract [PDF]
As synthetic dye has shown up few hazards in contributing in food and textile industries, natural dye has gain its priority in those fields especially in textile sector. In this experiment, pitaya’s waste was selected as a source for natural dye.
Mohana, Muniapan
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Biothiols, taurine, and lipid-soluble antioxidants in the edible pulp of Sicilian cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruits and changes of bioactive juice components upon industrial processing [PDF]
Biothiols, taurine, and flavonols, as well as tocopherols and carotenoids have been assessed in the edible pulp of Sicilian red (Sanguigna), yellow (Surfarina), and white (Muscaredda) cultivars of cactus pear.
ALLEGRA, Mario +3 more
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Opuntia ficus‐indica fruit consumption improves insulin resistance in mice with diet‐induced obesity
Abstract BACKGROUND Obesity induces various co‐morbidities including insulin resistance. Opuntia ficus‐indica fruit (OFIF) is rich in various beneficial compounds with antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties. The present study evaluated the efficacy of OFIF supplementation to counteract obesity‐induced insulin resistance in comparison with an ...
Simona Terzo +9 more
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Floral parts of Gomphrena globosa L. as a novel alternative source of betacyanins: Optimization of the extraction using response surface methodology [PDF]
The present study describes a novel mechanical process for the pigmented parts of Gomphrena globosa L. The effects of the variables of the maceration extraction of betacyanins have not been properly described.
Barros, Lillian +4 more
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Red Beetroot. A Potential Source of Natural Additives for the Meat Industry [PDF]
Currently, the food industry is looking for alternatives to synthetic additives in processed food products, so research investigating new sources of compounds with high biological activity is worthwhile and becoming more common.
Bohrer, Benjamin +5 more
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