Smallanthus sonchifolius (Yacon) leaves: an emerging source of compounds for diabetes management [PDF]
, 2015 Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that develops mainly due to insulin deficiency or resistance to insulin action. All forms of diabetes are characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, which has an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetic
Genta, Susana Beatriz de Fátima +2 more
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Plan de marketing para la inserción de una bebida natural a base de yacón con piña, en el mercado de Lima, Perú [PDF]
, 2015 El consumo de productos naturales en el mundo es cada vez más creciente, y dentro de ello las bebidas funcionales que desde sus orígenes han tenido una performance relativamente satisfactoria.
Díaz Manosalva, Lili
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Isolation of atmospheric nitrogen-free fixing bacteria from the endorhizosphere of Helianthus tuberosus and Smallanthus sonchifolius [PDF]
, 2020 The objective of the work was to determine the presence of fixing bacteria free of atmospheric nitrogen in the endorhizosphere of topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus) and yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius), cultivated in the Central Valley of the Province of ...
Brandán de Weht, Celia +2 more
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Total antioxidant activity of yacon tubers cultivated in Brazil
Ciência e AgrotecnologiaYacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a tuberous root from the Andean region in the South America rich em water, fructooligosaccharides and phenolic compounds, some of which are natural antioxidants and may help prevent the deleterious action of free ...
Juciane Abreu Ribeiro Pereira +5 more
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Microwave-vacuum drying of pulsed vacuum osmotic dehydration-pretreated Yacon as an alternative for preserving fructo-oligosaccharides [PDF]
Ciência e AgrotecnologiaYacon, a perennial plant from the Andean region, is particularly rich in fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin. However, these saccharides are rapidly hydrolyzed after harvest, affecting the functional characteristics of yacon.
Francemir José Lopes +6 more
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Manglar, 2020 El propósito de esta investigación fue evaluar el efecto del índice glucémico al consumir panes elaborados con diferentes porcentajes de harina de yacón (10, 15, 20, 25 y 30%) más el testigo.
Aldo Mendoza +3 more
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Estudio de factibilidad en la implementación, desarrollo y comercialización de hojuelas de Yacón [PDF]
, 2013 El Yacón es una planta que pertenece a la familia de las asteráceas, fue domesticada en Los Andes desde la época preincaica, principalmente en las zonas fronterizas de Ecuador, Perú y norte Bolivia.
Martínez Duque, Lizeth Vanessa +1 more
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Acceptability of yacon flakes (Smallanthus sonchifolia) for dietary use with inulin [PDF]
, 2022 "This study aimed to elaborate on yacon flakes and determine the proximal composition of fresh yacon and final flakes, made at different temperatures (120°C, 150°C and 180°C) for 20 mins.
Lozada-Urbano, M. +1 more
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Journal of Food Science, Volume 90, Issue 5, May 2025.ABSTRACT The demand for gluten‐free products has increased significantly over the past few decades. This study aimed to determine differences in consumer acceptance, emotional responses, and purchase intent between gluten‐containing versus gluten‐free chocolate chip cookies.
Shaelyn Frauenhoffer +4 more
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A Comprehensive Review on Health Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides
eFood, Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2025.ABSTRACT Short‐chain carbohydrates are primarily made up of fructose molecules; fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are referred to as prebiotics and are renowned for their potential beneficial effects on health. Since they are inedible fibers, FOS go through the upper digestive tract nearly undisturbed while entering the colon, where they offer food to ...
Asia Atta +8 more
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