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Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa

open access: yesFeddes Repertorium, Volume 137, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edible coatings in food: Specific materials and their impact on techno‐functional properties and sustainable applications

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 318-340, June 2026.
Abstract Edible coatings have emerged as a significant advancement in the food industry. This review explains the different materials, methods, and applications of edible coatings, with a special focus on the integration of nanotechnology and its contribution to the circular economy.
Shankar Senthilkumar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms for the encapsulation of lipophilic polyphenols in protein/polysaccharide complexes or conjugates‐based nanocarriers

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 394-405, June 2026.
Abstract Traditional heat processing technology restricts the direct development of lipophilic polyphenols (LPPs)‐fortified foods. For achieving a balance between high retention of biological activity and optimal edible quality, encapsulation of LPPs by proteins/polysaccharide complexes or conjugates‐based nanocarriers (PPCCNs) as food ingredients has ...
Yuanhong Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Buck Wheat: Nutritional, Bioactive Characteristics, Health Benefits, and Side Effects

open access: yesFuture Postharvest and Food, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 142-162, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Micronutrient deficits have resulted from an over‐reliance on a small number of cereal crops for food security. The agricultural sector faces severe sustainability issues due to the rapid growth of the world's population and sudden climatic changes.
Momina Farooq   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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