Bioactive compounds, associated health benefits and safety considerations of Moringa oleifera L.: an updated review

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Navnidhi Chhikara ◽  
Amolakdeep Kaur ◽  
Sandeep Mann ◽  
M.K. Garg ◽  
Sajad Ahmad Sofi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Oxidation Stress ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the nutritional and phytochemical value of Moringa oleifera L., along with health benefits. Moringa oleifera, a highly valued plant grown throughout the world and all parts of tree used in different food formulations, possess industrial and therapeutic uses. This plant is gaining popularity because of its nutrient-rich root, leaves, flowers and fruits, having immense traditional medicinal uses and proved pharmacological properties. Design/methodology/approach Major well-known bibliometric information sources such as Web of Science, Scopus, Mendeley and Google Scholar were searched with keywords such as nutrition value of Moringa oleifera, bioactive compounds, health benefits, processing and safety were chosen to obtain a database of 1,386 papers. A final database of 70 scientific sources was made after sorting and classifying them according to different criteria based on topic relevance, country of origin and year of publication. Findings The literature reflects that Moringa contains all necessary macro, micro-nutrients and bioactive compounds (terpenoids, polyphenols, flavonoids, glucosinolates, alkaloids, glycosides and carotenoids). Scientific studies illustrate that M. oleifera and its bioactive constituents could play a vital role in the prevention of several chronic and degenerative diseases associated with oxidation stress. The recent upsurge in consumer interest for health foods has opened up new vistas for plant products containing bioactive compounds in different food formulations. Originality/value This paper highlights phytochemicals, pharmacological properties, bio-accessibility, food and industrial applications of Moringa. Moringa pods are traditionally preferred for enlarged liver and spleen, intestinal worms, weakness, neurological disorders and skin disease. A seed is natural and an inexpensive coagulant used to remove organic particles from water.

Functional and nutraceutical properties of pumpkin – a review

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 384-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simran Kaur ◽  
Anil Panghal ◽  
M.K. Garg ◽  
Sandeep Mann ◽  
Sunil K. Khatkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Nutrition Value ◽  
Nutritional Benefits

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the nutritional and food value of pumpkin Cucurbita, along with different health benefits. Cucurbita (pumpkin) is an herbaceous vine, member of Cucurbitaceae family. It is an edible, heat-sensitive plant, which has an abundant amount of active compounds such as carotenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, tocopherols, phytosterols and cucurbitacin, accounted for numerous health benefits, namely, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, hypotensive, hyper protective activities. Design/methodology/approach Major well-known bibliometric information sources such as Web of Science, Scopus, Mendeley and Google Scholar were searched with keywords such as nutrition value of Cucurbita, Cucurbita utilization, bioactive compounds of pumpkin, health benefits, processing, food formulations and current scenarios were chosen to obtain a large range of papers to be analyzed. A final inventory of 105 scientific sources was made after sorting and classifying them according to different criteria based on topic, academic field, country of origin and year of publication. Findings The comprehensive review of different literature, data sources and research papers seeks to find and discuss various nutritional benefits of pumpkin. It contains all necessary macro- and micro-nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and bioactive compounds with a relatively low amount of antinutrients. The recent upsurge in consumer interest for health-promoting products has opened up new vistas for plant products containing bioactive compounds in different food formulations. Originality/value This paper contains information regarding the chemical composition, nutritive value, phytochemical studies, pharmacological properties, bio-accessibility, food and industrial applications of pumpkin. Worldwide, pumpkin is used as food additive in various food products such as candy, weaning mix, corn grits, kheer, jam, crackers, bread, etc. Effect of different processing methods such as high temperature, pH, blanching, oven drying, freeze-drying to retain or minimize its losses in case of color, texture, flavor, and the carotenoids are of concern. The review paper highlights the nutritional, therapeutic, potential and processing attributes.

Impact of Brownian moment and thermophoresis on magnetohydrodynamic flow of magnetic nanofluid past an elongated sheet in the presence of thermal diffusion

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 744-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sulochana ◽  
G.P. Ashwinkumar
Keyword(s):  
Brownian Motion ◽  
Thermal Diffusion ◽  
Sherwood Number ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Convection Flow ◽  
Magnetic Nanofluid ◽  
Shooting Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report the impact of thermophoresis and Brownian moment on MHD two-dimensional forced convection flow of nanofluid past a permeable stretching sheet in the presence of thermal diffusion. Design/methodology/approach The flow governing PDEs are reduced to ODEs by utilizing pertinent transmutations and then resolved by employing a fourth-order Runge-Kutta-based shooting technique. The energy and diffusion equations are incorporated with Brownian motion, thermophoresis and Soret parameters. The velocity, thermal and concentration attributes along with skin friction factor, local Nusselt and Sherwood number are discussed under the influence of sundry pertinent parameters and presented with the assistance of graphical and tabular values. Findings The results infer that Sherwood number is accelerated by Soret parameter but it controls the thermal transport rate. And also, Brownian and thermophoresis play a vital role in enhancing heat conduction process. Originality/value Considering the industrial applications of flow of magnetic nanofluid over a stretching surface, this paper presents the solution of the flow problem considering thermophoresis, Brownian motion, magnetic field and thermal diffusion effects. In addition, the aim and objectives of this paper fills a gap in the industry.

scholarly journals Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saquib Rouf ◽  
Ankush Raina ◽  
Mir Irfan Ul Haq ◽  
Nida Naveed
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Real Time Data

Purpose The involvement of wear, friction and lubrication in engineering systems and industrial applications makes it imperative to study the various aspects of tribology in relation with advanced technologies and concepts. The concept of Industry 4.0 and its implementation further faces a lot of barriers, particularly in developing economies. Real-time and reliable data is an important enabler for the implementation of the concept of Industry 4.0. For availability of reliable and real-time data about various tribological systems is crucial in applying the various concepts of Industry 4.0. This paper aims to attempt to highlight the role of sensors related to friction, wear and lubrication in implementing Industry 4.0 in various tribology-related industries and equipment. Design/methodology/approach A through literature review has been done to study the interrelationships between the availability of tribology-related data and implementation of Industry 4.0 are also discussed. Relevant and recent research papers from prominent databases have been included. A detailed overview about the various types of sensors used in generating tribological data is also presented. Some studies related to the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are also included in the paper. A discussion on fault diagnosis and cyber physical systems in connection with tribology has also been included. Findings Industry 4.0 and tribology are interconnected through various means and the various pillars of Industry 4.0 such as big data, AI can effectively be implemented in various tribological systems. Data is an important parameter in the effective application of concepts of Industry 4.0 in the tribological environment. Sensors have a vital role to play in the implementation of Industry 4.0 in tribological systems. Determining the machine health, carrying out maintenance in off-shore and remote mechanical systems is possible by applying online-real-time data acquisition. Originality/value The paper tries to relate the pillars of Industry 4.0 with various aspects of tribology. The paper is a first of its kind wherein the interdisciplinary field of tribology has been linked with Industry 4.0. The paper also highlights the role of sensors in generating tribological data related to the critical parameters, such as wear rate, coefficient of friction, surface roughness which is critical in implementing the various pillars of Industry 4.0.

Exploring the nutritional and phytochemical potential of sorghum in food processing for food security

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navnidhi Chhikara ◽  
Burale Abdulahi ◽  
Claudia Munezero ◽  
Ravinder Kaur ◽  
Gurpreet Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Large Range ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Animal Feeding

PurposeSorghum is quite comparable to wheat, rich source of nutrients with various health benefits, and therefore considered as a grain of future. The purpose of this paper is to review the bioactive active compounds, health benefits and processing of the sorghum. Sorghum is utilized for animal feeding rather than the human food usage. Therefore, this paper focuses on the emerging new health foods with benefits of the sorghum.Design/methodology/approachMajor well-known bibliometric information sources searched were the Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus and PubMed. Several keywords like nutritional value of sorghum, bioactive compounds present in sorghum, health benefits of sorghum and processing of sorghum were chosen to obtain a large range of papers to be analyzed. A final inventory of 91 scientific sources was made after sorting and classifying them according to different criteria based on topic, academic field country of origin and year of publication.FindingsFrom the literature reviewed, sorghum processing through various methods, including milling, malting, fermentation and blanching, bioactive compounds, as well as health benefits of sorghum were found and discussed.Originality/valueThrough this paper, possible processing methods and health benefits of sorghum are discussed after detailed studies of literature from journal articles.

scholarly journals Role of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) in human nutrition and health: A review

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aruna Talari ◽  
Devindra Shakappa
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Cajanus Cajan ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Pigeon Pea ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Raffinose Family Oligosaccharides ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Carcinogenic Effects

Legumes and cereals are good, relatively inexpensive, sources of proteins and energy for third world countries, including India. India is a major pulse producing country, sharing 36 and 28% of total area and production of these crops. Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) is widely consumed in the form of dhal as an economical source of protein. It is a dense source of nutrients, but its nutritional elements are masked by some anti-nutritional factors decreased by different processing methods. The non-nutritive compounds of pigeon pea have been investigated for their role in the enhancement of the antioxidant and anti carcinogenic effects. Recent evidences suggest that pigeon pea bioactive compounds play a vital role in modulating the gut micribiota hence, can reduce inflammation. The Prebiotic potential of non digestible raffinose family oligosaccharides has also been investigated in animal models. Research on pigeon pea prebiotic oligosaccharide and health benefits is scanty and some research regarding this novel approach remains inconclusive and there is still much to be studied. This review article focuses on the nutritional, anti-nutritional factors bioactive compounds and other health benefits of pigeon pea.

scholarly journals Roots and Tuber Crops as Functional Foods: A Review on Phytochemical Constituents and Their Potential Health Benefits

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anoma Chandrasekara ◽  
Thamilini Josheph Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Sweet Potatoes ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Immense Potential ◽  
Tuber Crops

Starchy roots and tuber crops play a pivotal role in the human diet. There are number of roots and tubers which make an extensive biodiversity even within the same geographical location. Thus, they add variety to the diet in addition to offering numerous desirable nutritional and health benefits such as antioxidative, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory activities. A number of bioactive constituents such as phenolic compounds, saponins, bioactive proteins, glycoalkaloids, and phytic acids are responsible for the observed effects. Many starchy tuber crops, except the common potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cassava, are not yet fully explored for their nutritional and health benefits. In Asian countries, some edible tubers are also used as traditional medicinal. A variety of foods can be prepared using tubers and they may also be used in industrial applications. Processing may affect the bioactivities of constituent compounds. Tubers have an immense potential as functional foods and nutraceutical ingredients to be explored in disease risk reduction and wellness.

scholarly journals Edible Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Review on Bioactive Compounds with Health Benefits and Processing Aspects

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2996
Author(s):  
Krishan Kumar ◽  
Rahul Mehra ◽  
Raquel P. F. Guiné ◽  
Maria João Lima ◽  
Naveen Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Edible Mushrooms ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Low Fat ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Oxidative Damages

Mushrooms are well-known functional foods due to the presence of a huge quantity of nutraceutical components. These are well recognized for their nutritional importance such as high protein, low fat, and low energy contents. These are rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, as well as in vitamins like riboflavin, thiamine, ergosterol, niacin, and ascorbic acid. They also contain bioactive constituents like secondary metabolites (terpenoids, acids, alkaloids, sesquiterpenes, polyphenolic compounds, lactones, sterols, nucleotide analogues, vitamins, and metal chelating agents) and polysaccharides chiefly β-glucans and glycoproteins. Due to the occurrence of biologically active substances, mushrooms can serve as hepatoprotective, immune-potentiating, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and hypocholesterolemic agents. They have great potential to prevent cardiovascular diseases due to their low fat and high fiber contents, as well as being foremost sources of natural antioxidants useful in reducing oxidative damages. However, mushrooms remained underutilized, despite their wide nutritional and bioactive potential. Novel green techniques are being explored for the extraction of bioactive components from edible mushrooms. The current review is intended to deliberate the nutraceutical potential of mushrooms, therapeutic properties, bioactive compounds, health benefits, and processing aspects of edible mushrooms for maintenance, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Nutraceuticals of Tea (Camellia sinensis) for Human Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kula Kamal Senapati
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Camellia Sinensis ◽  
Active Ingredient ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Pharmacological Properties ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Nutraceutical Products

This book chapter describes about the phytochemicals in tea which are significantly useful in preparing nutraceutical products. The polyphenols along with other bioactive compounds present in tea have many pharmacological properties which attribute to the development of various food products where tea constitutes as an active ingredient. This chapter also discusses the potential uses of tea and their bioactive constituents in treatment and prevention of diseases in human which infer the potentiality of developing and popularizing nutraceuticals of tea.

The role of emerging micro-scale vegetables in human diet and health benefits—an updated review based on microgreens

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1914-1932
Author(s):  
Jing Teng ◽  
Pan Liao ◽  
Mingfu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Health Promoting

Microgreens as good sources of nutritional and bioactive compounds play an increasingly vital role in health-promoting diets.

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