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Journal of Food Quality, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023 The theme of the presented study is to create a compote that is functional, inexpensive in cost, free of preservatives, and will have long shelf life, as well as to assess its rheological, sensory, and physicochemical properties. The objective was to construct a loquat compote (Mespilus germánica L.) using agar from cochayuyo (Chondracanthus chamissoi)
Franklin Ore Areche +8 more
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The Effect of Yacon Consumption on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profiles: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. [PDF]
Endocrinol Diabetes MetabYacon did not significantly affect FBS, insulin levels, HOMA‐IR, TC, LDL, HDL, and TG. Yacon consumption reduced FBS levels over an exceeding 8‐week duration in both sexes and in persons over 40. ABSTRACT Background Recent human studies have indicated the beneficial effects of yacon on diabetes and metabolic syndrome; however, no meta‐analysis has ...
Nilghaz M +10 more
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Polysaccharides of nutritional interest in jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) during root development
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 10, Issue 4, Page 1146-1158, April 2022., 2022 Study of Pachyrhizus erosus nutraceutical carbohydrates and glycemic index during root development. Pachyrhizus erosus nutraceutical carbohydrates are related to the state of maturity of the root, being inulin the first to be used. Pachyrhizus erosus root can be classified as a low glycemic index food.
Marcela González‐Vázquez +5 more
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Excess fertility in residential‐scale urban agriculture soils in two western Oregon cities, USA
Urban Agriculture &Regional Food Systems, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 Abstract Small‐scale, residential food gardens are arguably the most common form of urban agriculture (UA) in the world. Despite their ubiquity, we know relatively little about the characteristics of UA soils, in general, and of residential food gardens specifically.
Mykl Nelson +2 more
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International Journal of Forestry Research, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021 Forests in the Barsey‐Singalila transboundary area under Khangchendzonga landscape (KL) are facing pressures of resource uses. Despite continuous utilizations, complete data are lacking from the ground level. Socioeconomic, demographic, and forest use data were obtained by interviewing 233 households across two study locations.
Santosh K. Chettri +7 more
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Anti-diabetes Constituents in Leaves of Smallanthus sonchifolius [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2010 The inhibitory effect of smallanthaditerpenic acids A, B, C and D previously isolated from leaves of Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) on α-glucosidase were examined and their IC50 were determined to be 0.48 mg/mL, 0.59 mg/mL, 1.00 mg/mL, and 1.17 mg/mL respectively.
Zheng, Xiang +7 more
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New Acyclic Diterpenic Acids from Yacon (Smallanthus Sonchifolius) Leaves [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2010 Two new acyclic diterpenoids, smaditerpenic acid E (1a) and F (2a), along with nineteen melampolide-type sesquiterpene lactones, six of them not previously reported in yacon, were isolated from the methylene chloride leaf rinse extract. Their structures were elucidated from 1D and 2D NMR experiments and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry.
Mercado, Maria Ines +3 more
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Unlocking plant resources to support food security and promote sustainable agriculture
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 2, Issue 5, Page 421-445, September 2020., 2020 Biodiversity is essential to food security and nutrition locally and globally. By reviewing the global state of edible plants and highlighting key neglected and underutilized species, we attempt to unlock plant food resources and explore the role of fungi, which along with the wealth of traditional knowledge about their uses and practices, could help ...
Tiziana Ulian +24 more
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Prebiotic Beverage from Smallanthus Sonchifolius Sweetened with Stevia
Global Journal of Medical Research, 2020 The objective of this study was to develop a prebiotic beverage from yacon and pineapple sweetened with stevia. Nine functional beverage formulations were prepared. The yacon and the pineapple were incorporated in three proportions, P1: 30-70, P2: 50-50 and P3: 70-30, respectively.
Elizabét Contreras Prado +3 more
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Functional quality evaluation and shelf life study of synbiotic yacon juice
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 1546-1553, March 2020., 2020 The research aimed to utilize the prebiotic potential of Yacon fruit by preparation of synbiotic Yacon juice and studying the changes during storage. Ascorbic acid, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity were higher in fermented juice when compared to control juice.
Sagar Dahal +2 more
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