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Jaboticaba's hidden power: unveiling the hepatoprotective effects of phenolic extracts

Food, Nutrition and Health
This commentary discusses the significant findings of a study on Jaboticaba peel phenolic extract (JPPE) and its protective effects against oxidative stress and liver fat accumulation in rabbits fed a high cholesterol diet. The research highlights JPPE's
Guoxun Chen, Ralf Weiskirchen
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Plinia cauliflora Leaf Extract Promotes Wound Healing Through Anti‐Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Actions

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Plinia cauliflora (DC.) Kausel (jabuticaba) is traditionally used by Brazilian indigenous communities for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of wounds and inflammation. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and biological activities of an ethanolic extract derived from P.
Priscila de Lima Paula, Mariana Hauck Vianna, Júlia Bertolini Fajardo, Ana Barbara Polo, Lara Melo Campos, Thayná Gomes Ferreira, Ari Sérgio de Oliveira Lemos, Thalita de Freitas Souza, Lívia Rodrigues Gamarano, Maria Clara Machado Resende Guedes, Samira Aparecida Coelho Souza, Ayrton Senna Pinheiro, Leandro De Santis Ferreira, José Maria Barbosa‐Filho, Elaine Soares Coimbra, Gilson Costa Macedo, Luciana Moreira Chedier, Rodrigo Luiz Fabri   +17 more
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Variation in seed‐borne microbial communities of Metrosideros excelsa Sol. ex Gaertn. with consequences for germination success

New Zealand Journal of Botany, Volume 63, Issue 5, Page 1981-2004, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Seed endophytic bacteria and fungi are co‐dispersed with seeds and are likely founders of the initial endophytic microbiome in developing seedlings. The effects of the seed microbiome on seedling survival and growth are of particular interest for their roles in protection against pathogens and plant resistance to environmental stress.
Vladislav Kholostiakov, Bruce Burns, Hayley Ridgway, Mahajabeen Padamsee   +3 more
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Use of Ora-Pro-Nobis (Pereskia aculeata miller) mucilage as a substitute for commercial pectin in jaboticaba jelly production

Observatorio de la Economía Latinoamericana
Ora-pro-nobis mucilage (MOPN) (Pereskia aculeata Miller) is rich in proteins and possesses emulsifying, thickening, and gelling properties, capable of influencing the viscosity of colloidal systems. Its use as an alternative to commercial pectin enhances
Giovanni Aleixo Batista, Luíz Guilherme Malaquias da Silva, Míriam de Andrade Pereira, A. S. Batista, Ana Cristina Freitas de Oliveira Meira, Carlos Alexandre Rocha da Costa, Thainnane Silva Paiva, Leila Aparecida Salles Pio, Jaime Vilela de Resende   +8 more
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Berries: Health Effects via Modulation of the Gut Microbiota

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 3, Page 1173-1204, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Berries are widely regarded as beneficial foods, rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds that could positively influence human health. Although the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in metabolism and physiology of humans, the interaction between berries and human gut microbiota activity remains unclear.
Manjin Xu, Yunfeng Xu, Lizhi Wu, Huixia Niu, Bei Gao, Kai Sun, Xueqing Li, Mingluan Xing, Zhe Mo, Zhijian Chen, Pengcheng Tu, Xiaoming Lou   +11 more
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Anthocyanin Extracts From 11 Superfruits Mitigate Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage in HK‐2 Cells Induced by Cadmium Exposure

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 3, Page 1558-1574, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Cadmium (Cd) pollution has emerged as an escalating threat to human health, with its induced kidney toxicity being closely linked to oxidative stress and inflammation. In this study, we extracted and analyzed primary anthocyanins from 11 superfruits using UPLC‐Triple‐TOF/MS and evaluated their antioxidant capacity through DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, and
Jiaojiao Liang, Yunyi Chen, Manxi Wu, Jiebiao Chen, Cui Sun, Jinping Cao, Yue Wang, Chongde Sun   +7 more
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Development of supercritical technology to obtain improved functional dietary fiber for the valorization of broccoli by‐product

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 105, Issue 4, Page 2203-2214, 15 March 2025.
Abstract Background This research aimed to enhance the functional value of dietary fiber from broccoli leaves using supercritical fluid technology. By optimizing pressure, temperature, and time parameters through response surface methodology, the study sought to improve the bioactive properties of the fiber and develop a predictive model for its ...
María Ángeles Rivas, María J. Benito, Alberto Martín, María de Guía Córdoba, Yesuneh Gizaw, Rocío Casquete   +5 more
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Foraging behavior of social wasps on jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora) in urban Southeast Brazil

Investigación Agraria
Although frequently observed, the use of fruit as a food source by social wasps in fruit crops requires further study, as some of these insects can act as pests by damaging fruit.
Glauco Cássio de Sousa Oliveira, Andressa Negri Palandi, Lara Guerra Rebello Amaral, Diogo Silva Vilela, Marcos Magalhães de Souza   +4 more
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Impact of Mandarin Peel and Pulp on the Physicochemical, Rheological, and Sensory Characteristics of Low‐Fat Ice Cream

Journal of Food Quality, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Consumer demand for low‐fat products has increased due to their perceived association with reduced risks of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Mandarin peel (MPE) and mandarin pulp (MPU) are rich sources of bioactive compounds, including dietary fibers, total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity (AA), and vitamin C that may ...
Hind Abdalluh Abu-Hiamed, Rafik Abd El-Rahman Mohammed Khalil, Wafa Daham Almarkhan, Sayed Mohamed Mokhtar, Shudong He   +4 more
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Berry pomace as a potential ingredient for plant‐based meat analogs

Food Biomacromolecules, Volume 1, Issue 2, Page 127-139, December 2024.
Abstract Given the projected global population growth and the associated increase in demand for sustainable and nutritious food options, plant‐based meat analogs are increasingly popular. Berry pomace, a by‐product of the juice and wine industry, emerges as a promising ingredient for enhancing these products.
Jingnan Zhang, Yiyao Li
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