Centesimal Composition, Bioactive Compounds, and Antimicrobial Properties of White (Hylocereus undulatus) and Red (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Pitayas. [PDF]
J Food SciABSTRACT This study investigated the centesimal composition, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, antimicrobial activity, and anti‐quorum sensing (QS) potential of red pulp (RP; Hylocereus polyrhizus) and white pulp (WP; Hylocereus undulatus) pitayas.
Gomes RS +7 more
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Comparative analysis of pomological and phytochemical characteristics in white- and red-fleshed pitaya (Hylocereus spp.), with molecular docking insights into key bioactive compounds. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract BACKGROUND Cacti, including pitaya (Hylocereus spp.), are rich in antioxidants that will undoubtedly gain importance under ongoing climate change as water resources decline. Yet the molecular basis linking composition to antioxidant function remains incompletely defined. We compared white‐fleshed H. undatus and red‐fleshed H. polyrhizus across
Mertoglu K +8 more
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Natural Colorants From Amazonian Plants: Bioactive Potential and Sustainable Extraction Techniques-A Review. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThis review explores Amazonian plants as sources of natural colorants, highlighting major groups such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, betalains, and chlorophylls. It emphasizes sustainable extraction techniques, including green solvents and emerging technologies, and discusses their bioactive properties and potential applications in the food industry ...
de Oliveira ZB +7 more
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Comparative analysis of nutrient composition and antioxidant activity in three dragon fruit cultivars [PDF]
PeerJDragon fruit has significant economic value in many countries due to has excellent nutritional content, health advantages, and adaptability to different climates, making it an important crop in the global fruit industry.
Afsana Yasmin +7 more
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Dragon Fruit Allergy With Cross-Reactivity to <i>Salsola kali</i> and Peach. [PDF]
Case Reports ImmunolDragon fruit, also known as pitahaya, has become increasingly popular in Europe and the United States owing to its nutritional value and potential health‐promoting properties. This study describes a patient with anaphylaxis after the ingestion of dragon fruit.
Ferrer Clavería L +5 more
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The Profile of Phenolic Compounds Identified in Pitaya Fruits, Health Effects, and Food Applications: An Integrative Review [PDF]
PlantsObjective: This integrative review aimed to identify the phenolic compounds present in pitayas (dragon fruit). Methods: We employed a comprehensive search strategy, encompassing full-text articles published between 2013 and 2023 in Portuguese, English ...
Vinicius Serafim Coelho +10 more
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Jurnal Agripet, 2022 . The research aimed to study the emulsion properties of the fortified synbiotic yoghurt fortification red dragon fruit peel extract (Hylocereus polyrhizus) and stevia as sweeteners.
Tama Mayna Kusuma Ningrum +2 more
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Yield and Fruit Quality Traits of Dragon Fruit Cultivars Grown in Puerto Rico
HortTechnology, 2020 Dragon fruit (Hylocereus sp. and Selenicereus sp.), also referred to as pitahaya or pitaya, is a member of the Cactaceae family and native to the tropical forest regions of southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Ricardo Goenaga +2 more
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Pitaya, an Attractive Alternative Crop for Mediterranean Region
Agronomy, 2020 While the ongoing global warming and the economic crisis threaten horticultural and ornamental products production in the Mediterranean region, new challenges and opportunities for renewing plant material occur.
Alice Trivellini +6 more
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Natural and artificial pollination of white-fleshed pitaya
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2022 To produce pitaya (Hylocereus spp.), it is essential that pollination occur, either artificially or by pollinating agents. This study evaluated the viability of self-pollination, cross-pollination, and natural pollination, as well as pollen viability ...
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