Integration of functional and traditional food in emerging markets. Regulatory and substantive aspects of yerba mate and quinoa [PDF]
Given the rising cost of healthcare, the increase in life expectancy and the wish for a better quality of life, the request for foods and beverages producing a beneficial effect on health has increased worldwide.
Gafare, Claudia Elena +3 more
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Protective Effect of Yerba Mate on Rats Fed on High Cholesterol DietAn Experimental Study [PDF]
Introduction: Yerba mate tea, a concoction made from the leaf extracts of the tree Ilex paraguariensis, is a broadly consumed non alcoholic beverage in Latin America which is gaining rapid introduction into the world market.
Shimaa Mohammad Hussain Aboelnaga +1 more
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The drying kinetics of yerba mate leaves from southern Brazil was investigated theoretically and experimentally in a drying oven at 70°C. The effect of drying conditions on the moisture ratio, drying rate, and effective diffusivity of yerba mate leaves ...
Caroline Gieseler Dornelles +1 more
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Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do iogurte contendo extrato de erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis) e com/sem culturas probióticas sobre o perfil lipídico, glicêmico, hepático e renal de ratos alimentados com esses tipos de iogurtes.
Franciele Taís Ril +4 more
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Novel Beverages of Yerba-Mate and Soy: Bioactive Compounds and Functional Properties
In this paper, two high-nutrition commodities that are produced in great amounts in Brazil were joined in a single functional product. Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is rich in bioactive compounds, while soybean is a high-quality protein source.
Cátia Nara Tobaldini Frizon +3 more
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Poultry manure increases soil fertility, growth and nutritional status of yerba mate seedlings
Contextualization: The use of organic fertilizers from agricultural industry residues is an alternative as a nutritional source in agroforestry cultures, mainly due to the slow release of nutrients.
Mônica Moreno Gabira +3 more
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POLYPHENOLS IN YERBA MATE SEEDS: POTENTIAL INHIBITORS OF GERMINATION [PDF]
Due to its economic, social, and ecological potentials, yerba mate can be a source of employment and income in the southern region of Brazil. The objectives of the present study was to (1) quantify the total polyphenols in fresh yerba mate seeds (FS ...
Bührer, Caroline de Bastos +6 more
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Natural antioxidant from yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil.) prevents hamburger peroxidation
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether yerba maté alcoholic extracts at very low concentrations (0.01 and 0.1%), prevent/retard lipid peroxidation in beef hamburgers without impairing sensory acceptability. For this TBARs and hexanal levels, fatty
Erica Lemos Ferreira +3 more
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Effects of Yerba maté, a Plant Extract Formulation (“YGD”) and Resveratrol in 3T3-L1 Adipogenesis
We aimed to evaluate the in vitro effects of yerba maté, YGD (a herbal preparation containing yerba maté, guarana and damiana), and resveratrol on adipogenesis.
Juliana C. Santos +5 more
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Natural products for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus [PDF]
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. High blood sugar can produce long-term complications such as cardiovascular and renal disorders, retinopathy, and poor blood flow. Its development can be prevented
Barrios, José Luis +2 more
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