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Effect of Steam Explosion Pretreatment on the Quality and Flavor of Pressed Perilla Seed Oil [PDF]

Shipin Kexue
The effects of different steam explosion pretreatment durations (30, 45 and 60 s) on the quality and flavor compounds of perilla seed oil were studied. The results showed that steam explosion pretreatment had no significant effect on the composition or ...
ZENG Xiaofeng, GE Zhixing, YAN Mi, YANG Qiumei, LIU Daliang, ZENG Shunde, GAO Lunjiang, YIN Xumin
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A Perspective of Soy Isoflavones on Analytical, Biological, and Chemical Attributes

Legume Science, Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT This review covers key aspects of soybean (Glycine max), with a particular focus on its isoflavone content and biological properties. Soybeans maintain their position as both a nutraceutical and a pharmaceutical crop, with a broad range of dietary items used worldwide, including soy milk, fermented soy products, and various dietary supplements.
Sristy Suman, Joydeep Chatterjee, Gaurav Joshi, Raj Kumar, Muhammad Wahajuddin   +4 more
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Phytosterol ester substrate specificity of pancreatic cholesterol esterase

The FASEB Journal, 2009
Consuming phytosterols and their esters results in decreased LDL cholesterol, an atherosclerotic risk factor. To more completely characterize how phytosterols impart their effects, the present study aimed to determine if pancreatic cholesterol esterase (PCE; EC 3.1.1.13), the enzyme ...
Andrew William Brown, Jiliang Hang, Patrick H Dussault, Timothy P Carr   +3 more
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Canopy attachment position influences metabolism and peel constituency of European pear fruit

BMC Plant Biology, 2018
Background Inconsistent pear fruit ripening resulting from variable harvest maturity within tree canopies can contribute to postharvest losses through senescence and spoilage that would otherwise be effectively managed using crop protectant and storage ...
Sara Serra, Nathanael Sullivan, James P. Mattheis, Stefano Musacchi, David R. Rudell   +4 more
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Therapeutic Potential of Chickpea‐Derived Bioactives: A Review With Perspective of Different In Vitro, Animal, and Human Studies

Legume Science, Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important dietary legume worldwide and provides micronutrients and phytochemicals, including phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, bioactive peptides, dietary fiber, and resistant starch. This narrative review summarizes evidence from in vitro, animal, and human studies on the potential health relevance of ...
Rohama Shahid, Maria Maqsood, Nimrah Ashraf, Farzeen Asghar, Nauman Khalid   +4 more
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Phytochemical Profiling, Physicochemical Analysis, and In Vitro Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Leaf and Bark of Syzygium cumini Linn

Phytochemicals in Food and Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2026.
Syzygium cumini Linn, commonly known as Jamun or Indian blackberry, is a medicinally important plant recognized for its wide range of therapeutic properties. Qualitative phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, glycosides, saponins, and alkaloids, indicating a rich phytochemical profile.
Monika Bhadauria, Shubham Singh, Sushma Lahre, Laxmi Chandra, Laxmi Narayan Sahu, Satendra Kumar Nirala   +5 more
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The effect of adding a commercial phytosterol ester mixture on the phase behavior of palm oil [PDF]

Food Research International, 2017
The objective of this study was to investigate in depth the non-isothermal crystallization and melting behavior of binary blends of palm oil (PO) with a commercial, multi-component phytosterol ester (PE) mixture. DSC and time-resolved synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments were conducted on blends with a PE concentration from 0 to 100% at ...
Daels, Eva, Foubert, Imogen, Goderis, Bart   +2 more
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Identification and Nontargeted Screening of Phytosterol Esters in Oilseeds and Oils Based on Fragmentation Characteristics via Ultrahigh–Performance Liquid Chromatography High–Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Food Frontiers
Phytosterol (PS) esters are natural bioactive compounds with various physiological functions, such as reducing cholesterol levels and protecting cardiovascular health. In the present study, a novel method for identifying and screening phytosterol esters (
Ya Zhao, Xiupin Wang, Peiwu Li
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High dietary intake of phytosterol esters decreases carotenoids and increases plasma plant sterol levels with no additional cholesterol lowering

Journal of Lipid Research, 2004
The objective of this study was to measure the effects on serum lipids and plasma phytosterols of 6.6 g/day phytosterols from three foods (bread, breakfast cereal, and spread) consumed for 12 weeks compared with a diet that was not enriched with ...
Peter M. Clifton, Manny Noakes, Donna Ross, Andriana Fassoulakis, Marja Cehun, Paul Nestel   +5 more
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 4792-4801, August 2026.
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports. Most studies and reviews conclude
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
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