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Methanisation of spent maqui berry pomace via enzymatic treatment

Renewable Energy, 2016
Abstract The commercial enzyme preparations Pectinex Ultra SP-L and Celluclast 1.5 L were used in the treatment of spent maqui berry pomace to improve the anaerobic methanogenic potential of the pomace. Two types of enzymatic treatment were evaluated, a pre-treatment prior to anaerobic methanisation and an enzymatic treatment during the methanisation
Carmen Soto
exaly   +2 more sources

Cowpea starch films containing maqui berry extract and their application in salmon packaging

Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2019
Abstract This study focused on the development of a new biodegradable and active film applicable in the food industry. A new antioxidant film was prepared with cowpea starch (CS) and maqui berry extract (MBE). Different amounts (0%–20%) of MBE were incorporated into the CS films, and the prepared films were characterized.
Kyung Bin Song
exaly   +2 more sources

The antioxidant properties of exotic fruit juices from acai, maqui berry and noni berries

European Food Research and Technology, 2018
Various natural sources of antioxidants, which may help defy oxidative stress and thereby reduce the risk of many diseases, are being searched for. Exotic fruits and good quality exotic fruit juices can be an alternative to many berries grown in Europe.
Dariusz Nowak, Michał Gośliński, Krzysztof Przygoński, Elżbieta Wojtowicz   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

A Review of the Functional Characteristics and Applications of Aristotelia chilensis (Maqui Berry), in the Food Industry

Foods
The Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz, also known as Maqui, is an endemic berry native to southern Chile. It is a very popular berry for its nutritional attributes and health benefits, provided mainly by its polyphenols. This review aims to investigate
Paula Garcia Milla, Gema Nieto Martinez, Rocio Peñalver   +2 more
exaly   +1 more source

Antidepressive effects of a chemically characterized maqui berry extract (Aristotelia chilensis (molina) stuntz) in a mouse model of Post-stroke depression

Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2019
Mood disorders occur in 30% of stroke patients, and of these post-stroke depression (PSD) is the most significant. This study aimed to evaluate the antidepressive-like effects and in vivo antioxidant activity of a chemically characterized maqui berry ...
Luisa Mannina, Anatoly Sobolev
exaly   +3 more sources

Photoprotection of maqui berry against ultraviolet B-induced photodamage in vitro and in vivo

Food & Function, 2020
Maqui berry extracts could ameliorate oxidative stress, cellular DNA damage, and inflammation induced by UVB-irradiation in vitro and in vivo .
Ling Chen, Gao Zhou, Xiao-Shan Meng, Hui-Ying Fu, Qi-Gui Mo, You-Wei Wang   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Detailed analyses of fresh and dried maqui ( Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz) berries and juice

Food Chemistry, 2016
In this study, a detailed chemical characterization of nutritionally-relevant, quality-determining constituents in dried and fresh fruits as well as juices of maqui (Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz) is provided. A total of 8 glycosylated anthocyanins was characterized in maqui fruits, being composed of differently substituted cyanidin and ...
J E, Brauch, M, Buchweitz, R M, Schweiggert, R, Carle   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Phytochemical composition and aldose reductase inhibitory activity of Aristotelia chilensis (maqui) berries

The FASEB Journal, 2007
Berries of Aristotelia chilensis (maqui) have traditionally been consumed by Chileans as treatment for diarrhea and dysentery, and the juice has been shown to have strong antioxidant capacity.
Tristan Kraft, Mary Grace, Gad Yousef, Randy Rogers, Ilya Raskin, Mary Ann Lila   +5 more
openaire   +1 more source

Physiologic effects of the maqui berry ( Aristotelia chilensis ): a focus on metabolic homeostasis

Food & Function
The present work highlights preclinical and clinical studies assessing the cardiometabolic benefits of maqui berry supplementation and provides a prospective outlook on development of novel maqui-based therapeutics for metabolic diseases.
Alexandre Martchenko, Alexandra Papaelias, Steffen-Sebastian Bolz   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The chilean superfruit black-berry Aristotelia chilensis (Elaeocarpaceae), Maqui as mediator in inflammation-associated disorders

Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2017
The effects of phytochemicals occurred in fractions and extracts of fruits of "Maqui-berry" (Aristotelia chilensis), on the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible-nitric oxide synthases (iNOS) and the production of proinflammatory mediators were investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated murine macrophage RAW-264 cells, as well as ...
Carlos L. Cespedes, Natalia Pavon, Mariana Dominguez, Julio Alarcon, Cristian Balbontin, Isao Kubo, Mohammed El-Hafidi, Jose G. Avila   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources