Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Fruits of Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea subsp. hungarica and Cornus florida - A Comparative Study [PDF]
The fruits of some Cornus species (dogwoods) are used in traditional medicine and considered potential anti-diabetic and hypolipemic agents. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of extracts from Cornus alba (CA), Cornus florida (CF), and ...
Buchholz, Tina +7 more
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The Occurrence of Flavonoids and Related Compounds in Flower Sections of Papaver nudicaule
Flavonoids play an important role in the pigmentation of flowers; in addition, they protect petals and other flower parts from UV irradiation and oxidative stress.
Bettina Dudek +2 more
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Nutritional and Phytochemical Content of High-Protein Crops [PDF]
The authors acknowledge support from the Scottish Government’s Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) via their strategic research and partnership programs.Peer ...
Cantlay, Louise +7 more
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Waxy corn kernels with different colors have high phenolic content and good application potential in medicine and food healthcare. In our work, the content changes of phenolic and anthocyanins profiles were related to genes in the anthocyanin ...
Xiaodan Hu +7 more
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Extraction of anthocyanins and total phenolic compounds from açai (euterpe oleracea mart.) using an experimental design methodology. part 1: Pressurized liquid extraction [PDF]
Currently, açai is one of the most important fruits present in the world. Several studies have demonstrated its high content in phenolic compounds and anthocyanins.
Aliaño González, María José +7 more
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Corolla color in Gentiana lutea L. exhibits a yellow/orange variation. We previously demonstrated that the orange petal color of G. lutea L. var. aurantiaca is predominantly caused by newly synthesized pelargonidin glycosides that confer a reddish hue to
Gianfranco Diretto +4 more
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A recall campaign for commercial, orange flowering petunia varieties in spring 2017 caused economic losses worldwide. The orange varieties were identified as undeclared genetically engineered (GE)-plants, harboring a maize dihydroflavonol 4-reductase ...
Christian Haselmair-Gosch +11 more
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Irradiation as a novel approach to improve quality of Tropaeolum majus L. flowers: benefits in phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity [PDF]
Edible flowers are increasingly used in food preparations, requiring new approaches to improve their conservation and safety. Food irradiation, particularly electron beam and gamma irradiation, is legally recognized to extend shelf life, improve hygienic
Barreira, João C.M. +5 more
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Flavanol-anthocyanin condensed pigments in plant extracts [PDF]
Pigments resulting from the direct condensation of anthocyanins and flavanols are usually associated with reactions taking place during processing and storage of plant-derived foods and beverages and have been particularly studied in aged red wines.
Alcalde-Eon +49 more
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Effects of acute consumption of fruit and vegetable puree-based drinks on vasodilation and oxidative status [PDF]
Epidemiological studies indicate that diets rich in fruits and vegetables (F&V) are protective against cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Pureed \&V products retain many beneficial components, including flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C and dietary fibres ...
George, Trevor +4 more
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