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Integrated green extraction of phenolic compounds and fermentable sugars from grapefruit peel using ultrasound and enzymatic hydrolysis

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 3, Page 1839-1851, February 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Valorizing sugar‐rich food waste in biorefineries offers a sustainable route to bio‐based products. Grapefruit peel (GP), representing about 50% of the fruit's weight, is rich in sugars (soluble and insoluble) and polyphenols such as flavonoids.
María del Prado García‐Aparicio, María Castro‐Puyana, María Luisa Marina   +2 more
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Utilization of Biomass Waste from Citrus Fruits for the Production of Essential Oils

Foods
The valorization of citrus peel residues represents an important strategy for promoting circular bioeconomy approaches in the agri-food sector. This study evaluated the biorefinery potential of ten citrus varieties cultivated in Bolívar Province, Ecuador,
Esmeralda Quilo Catucuamba, Jimmy Alba Lechón, Favian Bayas Morejón, Orlando Meneses Quelal, Juan Gaibor Chávez   +4 more
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Do honeybees shape the bacterial community composition in floral nectar? [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Floral nectar is considered the most important reward animal-pollinated plants offer to attract pollinators. Here we explore whether honeybees, which act as pollinators, affect the composition of bacterial communities in the nectar.
Yana Aizenberg-Gershtein, Ido Izhaki, Malka Halpern   +2 more
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Citrus reticulata Blanco: A Review on Chemical Composition and Biological Activities

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
This review compiles chemical information and biological activities from 49 studies on Citrus reticulata. The fruit peels stand out for their high content of methoxylated monoterpenes and flavonoids with antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.
José Walber Gonçalves Castro, Geane Gabriele de Oliveira Souza, José Galberto Martins da Costa, Fabíola Fernandes Galvão Rodrigues   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Bioactive and Technological Potential of Caferana (Bunchosia glandulifera)

Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Caferana (Bunchosia glandulifera), one of seven species of the genus Bunchosia identified in the Atlantic Forest, is a plant with expressive bioactive potential that remains underexplored by scientific research. Based on ancestral knowledge and popular traditions that consuming the fruit and infusions made from its roots and leaves may improve physical
Sara Fraga, Lílian Bozzi Barbeiro, Gabriel Sthefano Lourenço Pereira, Patrícia Tonon de Souza, Guilherme José Maximo, Antonio José de Almeida Meirelles, Daniel Gonçalves, Klicia Araujo Sampaio, Isaac Duah Boateng   +8 more
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Naringin vs. Citrus x paradisi L. Peel Extract: An In Vivo Journey into Oxidative Stress Modulation

Antioxidants
Citrus fruits, mainly grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi L.), are rich in bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant properties. This study investigated the antioxidant effects of naringin (NR) and ethanolic Citrus x paradisi L.
Jolita Stabrauskiene, Ilona Sadauskiene, Arunas Liekis, Zoja Mikniene, Jurga Bernatoniene   +4 more
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Armazenamento refrigerado de pomelos variedades flame e henderson revestidos com cera Refrigerated storage of wax-coated grapefruit varieties Flame and Henderson

Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2010
Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, estudar a conservação de pomelos (Citrus paradisi Macfad.) varieties 'Flame' e 'Henderson' revestidos com cera Sparcitrus e mantidos sob refrigeração (8º C ± 1º C e 95% ± 5% UR).
Ellen Toews Doll Hojo, Ronaldo Hissayuki Hojo, Eduardo Valério de Barros Vilas Boas, Luiz José Rodrigues, Nélio Ranieli Ferreira de Paula   +4 more
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Exploring the Neuroprotective Promise of Functional Fruit Phytochemicals

Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, represent a significant global clinical challenge, since existing treatments primarily manage symptoms rather than addressing the complex and multifactorial underlying pathologies. Functional fruits, including both their edible and nonedible parts, are rich in bioactive phytochemicals such as ...
Tebalelo Lehlaleroa, Chika I. Chukwuma, Muriel Mari, Samson S. Mashele, Claudia Ntsapi, Anupama Bose   +5 more
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Determination of Volatile Components of Citrus Flowers and Leaves Growing in Hatay, Türkiye

BioResources
Species belonging to the genus Citrus are produced and traded in large amounts around the world. In addition to the consumption of citrus fruits as food due to their high vitamin C content, their use in many areas has become widespread with the ...
Şirin Dönmez
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Update of the Xylella spp. host plant database – Systematic literature search up to 30 June 2025

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract This scientific report provides an update of the Xylella spp. host plant database, aiming to provide information and scientific support to risk assessors, risk managers and researchers dealing with Xylella spp. Upon a mandate of the European Commission, EFSA created and regularly updates a database of host plant species of Xylella spp.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Vincenzo Cavalieri, Elisa Fasanelli, Giandomenico Furnari, Davide Gibin, Alicia Gutierrez Linares, Pierfederico La Notte, Luca Pasinato, Giuseppe Stancanelli   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source