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Physicochemical Parameters and Bioaccessibility of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermented Chayote Leaf (Sechium edule) and Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Smoothies

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021
In this study, popularly consumed traditional chayote leaves and locally produced pineapple fruit were used to develop a fermented smoothie using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains: Lactobacillus plantarum (L75), Weissella cibaria (W64), and their ...
Millicent G. Managa, Stephen A. Akinola, Fabienne Remize, Cyrielle Garcia, Dharini Sivakumar   +4 more
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Quorum Sensing and Phytochemicals [PDF]

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2013
Most infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, which proliferate within quorum sensing (QS)-mediated biofilms. Efforts to block QS in bacteria and disrupt biofilms have enabled the identification of bioactive molecules that are also produced by plants.
Nazzaro Filomena, Fratianni Florinda, Coppola R   +2 more
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Different Postharvest Responses of Fresh-Cut Sweet Peppers Related to Quality and Antioxidant and Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase Activities during Exposure to Light-Emitting Diode Treatments

Foods, 2019
The influence of emitting diode (LED) treatments for 8 h per day on functional quality of three types of fresh-cut sweet peppers (yellow, red, and green) were investigated after 3, 7, 11, and 14 days postharvest storage on the market shelf at 7 °C ...
Gludia M. Maroga, Puffy Soundy, Dharini Sivakumar   +2 more
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Influence of Fermentation on Functional Properties and Bioactivities of Different Cowpea Leaf Smoothies during In Vitro Digestion

Foods, 2023
This study investigated the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 75 (LAB 75) fermentation at 37 °C for 48 h on the pH, total soluble solids (TSS), colour, total titratable acidity (TTA), carotenoids, and bioactivities of cowpea leaf smoothies from ...
Mapula R. Moloto, Stephen A. Akinola, Faith Seke, Tinotenda Shoko, Yasmina Sultanbawa, Jerry L. Shai, Fabienne Remize, Dharini Sivakumar   +7 more
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Bioavailability of Phytochemicals

, 2012
Phytochemicals are increasingly accepted as health promoting, maintaining, and repairing agents in cells, tissues, or the whole human body. Phytochemicals are compounds obtained from plants that exert particular health effects; generally, they are not necessarily basic nutrients (minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins or lipids), medicines or ...
Epriliati, Indah, Ginjom, Irine
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Phytochemical investigations of Campsis radicans L.

Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 2020
Petroleum ether, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate soluble fractions were obtained through partitioning the crude methanolic extract of the leaves of Campsis radicans L. (Family.
Mirazul Islam, Md Ruhul Kuddus, Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Mohammad Rashedul Haque   +3 more
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Molecular Human Targets of Bioactive Alkaloid-Type Compounds from Tabernaemontana cymose Jacq.

Molecules, 2021
Alkaloids are a group of secondary metabolites that have been widely studied for the discovery of new drugs due to their properties on the central nervous system and their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer activities.
Andrés Oliveros-Díaz, Jesús Olivero-Verbel, Yina Pájaro-González, Fredyc Díaz-Castillo   +3 more
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Physicochemical and Functional Characteristics of RD43 Rice Flour and Its Food Application

Foods, 2020
The increased use of a new rice cultivar is the result of increasing consumer demands for healthier choices. In this study, physicochemical, thermal, pasting, and functional properties of flour from RD43 rice, a new rice variety, and its food application
Phim on Suklaew, Charoonsri Chusak, Sirichai Adisakwattana   +2 more
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Substituting Whole Wheat Flour with Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Flour in Chapati: Effect on Nutritional Characteristics, Color Profiles, and In Vitro Starch and Protein Digestion

Foods, 2022
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.), a potential legume as an economical source of protein, is commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Sirin Sachanarula, Praew Chantarasinlapin, Sirichai Adisakwattana   +2 more
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Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities

Molecules, 2022
This study investigated the effect of co-ingesting Natal plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) on the bioaccessibility and uptake of anthocyanins, antioxidant capacity, and the ability to inhibit α-glucosidase.
Vimbainashe E. Manhivi, Retha M. Slabbert, Dharini Sivakumar   +2 more
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