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View article: Fortification of yogurt with Solanum melongena phenolic extract: Physicochemical stability, bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and antioxidant effects
Fortification of yogurt with Solanum melongena phenolic extract: Physicochemical stability, bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and antioxidant effects Open
View article: Chromatographic and Chemometric Characterization of the Two Wild Edible Mushrooms Fistulina hepatica and Clitocybe nuda: Insights into Nutritional, Phenolic, and Antioxidant Profiles
Chromatographic and Chemometric Characterization of the Two Wild Edible Mushrooms Fistulina hepatica and Clitocybe nuda: Insights into Nutritional, Phenolic, and Antioxidant Profiles Open
Fistulina hepatica (Schaeff.) With. and Clitocybe nuda (Bull.) H.E. Bigelow & A.H. Sm. are wild edible mushrooms with nutritional and functional potential that remain insufficiently characterized. This study provides the first comparative …
View article: Nutrients, Phytochemicals, and In Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Lulo (Solanum quitoense Lam.) Fruit Pulp, Peel, and Seeds
Nutrients, Phytochemicals, and In Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Lulo (Solanum quitoense Lam.) Fruit Pulp, Peel, and Seeds Open
Lulo or naranjilla (Solanum quitoense Lam.) is an Andean fruit with a sour and refreshing flavor, widely used in the preparation of juices and sweets. Despite its potential for international markets, it remains largely unknown outside its …
View article: Effect of Heat-Assisted and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Methods on the Phenolic Profile and Biological Activity of Thymus vulgaris L. Extracts
Effect of Heat-Assisted and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Methods on the Phenolic Profile and Biological Activity of Thymus vulgaris L. Extracts Open
This study compares the phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of extracts obtained using heat-assisted extraction (HAE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), both optimized through response surface methodology (RSM), with the p…
View article: Enhancing Tomato Growth and Quality Under Deficit Irrigation with Silicon Application
Enhancing Tomato Growth and Quality Under Deficit Irrigation with Silicon Application Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two irrigation systems (deficit irrigation (DI)—70% of field capacity—and full irrigation (FI)—100% of field capacity) and a biostimulant formulation (silicon (Si) and calcium (Ca) at four differe…
View article: Nutrients, Phytochemicals, and In Vitro Biological Activities of Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana L.) Fruit and Calyx
Nutrients, Phytochemicals, and In Vitro Biological Activities of Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana L.) Fruit and Calyx Open
This study provides a comprehensive characterization of Physalis peruviana L., covering the nutritional composition of the fruit and the phytochemical profiles and in vitro bioactive properties of berry and calyx extracts. The fresh fruit …
View article: Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration
Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration Open
Underutilized plant species such as Asteriscus graveolens (Forssk.) Less., Haloxylon scoparium Pomel, and Ruta chalepensis L. have been historically valued in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits. These species present …
View article: Authenticity and Bioactive Markers Search in the Phenolic‐Rich Extracts of Asteraceae Medicinal Plants Through Integrative Computational Chemometrics
Authenticity and Bioactive Markers Search in the Phenolic‐Rich Extracts of Asteraceae Medicinal Plants Through Integrative Computational Chemometrics Open
The Asteraceae family has been of significant concern for ethnobotanical studies, thanks to its health‐promoting properties linked to a plethora of bioactive compounds, among which phenolic compounds play a critical role. In this work, a w…
View article: Food Waste Biotransformation into Food Ingredients: A Brief Overview of Challenges and Opportunities
Food Waste Biotransformation into Food Ingredients: A Brief Overview of Challenges and Opportunities Open
In today’s global context, challenges persist in preventing agri-food waste due to factors like limited consumer awareness and improper food-handling practices throughout the entire farm-to-fork continuum. Introducing a forward-thinking so…
View article: How Does Domestic Cooking Affect the Biochemical Properties of Wild Edible Greens of the Asteraceae Family?
How Does Domestic Cooking Affect the Biochemical Properties of Wild Edible Greens of the Asteraceae Family? Open
Wild edible greens are a key ingredient of the so-called Mediterranean diet and they are commonly used in various local dishes in their raw or processed form. Domestic processing of edible greens may affect their nutritional value and chem…
View article: Novel cold and thermally pasteurized cardoon-enriched functional smoothie formulations: A zero-waste manufacturing approach
Novel cold and thermally pasteurized cardoon-enriched functional smoothie formulations: A zero-waste manufacturing approach Open
This study investigated the potential of incorporating cardoon ( Cynara cardunculus L.) blades as bioactive and dietary fiber ingredients in vegetable/fruit-based smoothies, within a zero-waste approach. The smoothie formulations were past…
View article: Antioxidant Activity of Foods and Natural Products
Antioxidant Activity of Foods and Natural Products Open
Today, there is growing recognition of the importance of antioxidants in promoting human health and well-being [...]
View article: Phenolic composition and in vitro bioactive and enzyme inhibitory properties of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plant extracts
Phenolic composition and in vitro bioactive and enzyme inhibitory properties of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plant extracts Open
View article: Editorial: Emerging unconventional plants for derived food products and ingredients
Editorial: Emerging unconventional plants for derived food products and ingredients Open
The “Emerging Unconventional Plants for Derived Food Products and Ingredients”
\nFrontiers in Nutrition Research Topic aimed to address innovative solutions to ensure food
\nsecurity, such as nutrient-rich alternatives, sustainable agricul…
View article: Exploring the bioactive compounds from berry biowaste: Eugenia involucrata DC. as a study case
Exploring the bioactive compounds from berry biowaste: Eugenia involucrata DC. as a study case Open
Aiming at valorising the Eugenia involucrata residue, the present work aimed in investigating the chemical profile and in vitro bioactivities of the residue (EIR) and its individual parts, i.e., seeds (EIS) and peels (EIP). Chromatographic…
View article: Optimization and comparison of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods for anthocyanin recovery from Sicana odorifera fruit epicarp
Optimization and comparison of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods for anthocyanin recovery from Sicana odorifera fruit epicarp Open
This study is aimed at maximizing the recovery of anthocyanins from Sicana odorifera fruit epicarp by heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction (HAE and UAE, respectively) and at evaluating the in vitro bioactive properties of the anthocyan…
View article: Biotransformation of Rice Husk into Phenolic Extracts by Combined Solid Fermentation and Enzymatic Treatment
Biotransformation of Rice Husk into Phenolic Extracts by Combined Solid Fermentation and Enzymatic Treatment Open
Biotechnology is essential for developing profitable and productive techniques to obtain metabolites. Two technologies can be used: solid or liquid fermentation and enzymatic treatments. In this context, the objective of this work was to e…
View article: The Effect of Biostimulants on Fruit Quality of Processing Tomato Grown under Deficit Irrigation
The Effect of Biostimulants on Fruit Quality of Processing Tomato Grown under Deficit Irrigation Open
Water shortage can be a restrictive factor for the growth and quality of vegetable crops. Considering the alleviating effects of biostimulant application against water stress, this study aimed to investigate the effect of four biostimulant…
View article: Recovery of anthocyanins from <i>Eugenia</i> spp. fruit peels: a comparison between heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction
Recovery of anthocyanins from <i>Eugenia</i> spp. fruit peels: a comparison between heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction Open
Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) resulted in higher yields of crude extract from Eugenia spp. fruit peels, while heat-assisted extraction (HAE) gave rise to higher levels of anthocyanins.
View article: Sustainable Cultivation of Edible Mushrooms: Preserving Biodiversity and Ensuring Product Quality
Sustainable Cultivation of Edible Mushrooms: Preserving Biodiversity and Ensuring Product Quality Open
Mushrooms have long been valued for their taste and numerous health benefits. The Montesinho Natural Park is home to over two hundred edible mushroom species, yet climate change and unsustainable practices have affected their availability.…
View article: Use of Bio-Waste of Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil. (Yerba mate) to Obtain an Extract Rich in Phenolic Compounds with Preservative Potential
Use of Bio-Waste of Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil. (Yerba mate) to Obtain an Extract Rich in Phenolic Compounds with Preservative Potential Open
In this work, a comparison between the extracts of dehydrated yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) and bio-waste of yerba mate leaves from the Brazilian industry was made. The incorporation of the functional extract as a preservative/functiona…
View article: Dynamic Maceration of Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) Fruit Waste: An Optimization Study to Recover Anthocyanins
Dynamic Maceration of Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) Fruit Waste: An Optimization Study to Recover Anthocyanins Open
Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) is a tropical fruit with a vibrant red color attributed to anthocyanins, natural pigments, with several applications in the food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Therefore, the suitability of acer…
View article: The Chemical Profile, and Antidermatophytic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant and Antitumor Activities of Withania chevalieri A.E. Gonç. Ethanolic Extract
The Chemical Profile, and Antidermatophytic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant and Antitumor Activities of Withania chevalieri A.E. Gonç. Ethanolic Extract Open
Withania chevalieri, endogenous from Cape Verde, is a medicinal plant used in ethnomedicine with a large spectrum of applications, such as treating skin fungal infections caused by dermatophytes. The aim of this work was to chemically char…
View article: Untargeted phytochemical profiling and biological activity of small yellow onion (Allium flavum L.) from different regions of Romania
Untargeted phytochemical profiling and biological activity of small yellow onion (Allium flavum L.) from different regions of Romania Open
View article: Optimization of Dietary Fiber Extraction from Quince Peel
Optimization of Dietary Fiber Extraction from Quince Peel Open
The agri-food industry generates tons of waste rich in dietary fiber, a nutrient that can be recovered to be reused in the development of fiber-enriched foods and beverages. This could be a strategy to achieve resource-use efficiency and t…
View article: Editorial: Functional foods processing and preservation
Editorial: Functional foods processing and preservation Open
View article: Insights into the Chemical Composition and In Vitro Bioactive Properties of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Pericarp
Insights into the Chemical Composition and In Vitro Bioactive Properties of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Pericarp Open
The industrial processing of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) generates high amounts of waste, as ~60% of the fruit is formed by an inedible pericarp. However, its pericarp has been explored as a source of xanthones; nevertheless, studi…
View article: Diversity assessment in the Portuguese genebank collection of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) accessions: Insights for breeding and sustainable conservation
Diversity assessment in the Portuguese genebank collection of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) accessions: Insights for breeding and sustainable conservation Open
Tomato germplasm is source of variability used by plant breeders to develop improved cultivars and part of the natural heritage to be preserved. In this study, the diversity among twenty Portuguese tomato accessions was evaluated, consider…
View article: Wild sweet cherry, strawberry and bilberry as underestimated sources of natural colorants and bioactive compounds with functional properties
Wild sweet cherry, strawberry and bilberry as underestimated sources of natural colorants and bioactive compounds with functional properties Open
Wild edible fruits, neglected by the development of commercial agriculture, have recently aroused as a good source of natural colorants and bioactive compounds. These novel uses could cover the recent demand for healthier foods with functi…
View article: Thymus Species from Romanian Spontaneous Flora as Promising Source of Phenolic Secondary Metabolites with Health-Related Benefits
Thymus Species from Romanian Spontaneous Flora as Promising Source of Phenolic Secondary Metabolites with Health-Related Benefits Open
Wild thyme aerial parts (Serpylli herba) are recognized as a valuable herbal product with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Although pharmacopoeial regulations allow its collection exclusively from Thymus serpyllum…