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.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Health benefits of bioactive compounds from cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahanas E ◽  
Seeja T Panjikkaran ◽  
Sharon C L ◽  
Remya P R
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Vascular Function ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Brain Regions ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Cocoa Products ◽  
High Nutrient ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Brain

Cocoa is regarded as a super food due to its high nutrient content and proven health benefits. Cocoa beans are rich in carbohydrate (31%), protein (11%), fat (54%), fibre (16%) and minerals. Cocoa is a good source of bioactive compounds too. The major bioactive components are polyphenols constituted of flavanoids and non flavanoids. The bioactive components with rich antioxidants and anti-inflammatory activities contribute to various health benefits. The flavonoid rich chocolates improve peripheral vascular function. The consumption of cocoa or chocolate are beneficial in inhibiting the complex molecular process leading to cancer. Flavanoids in cocoa increases insulin sensitivity by improving endothelial function and reducing oxidative stress. The cocoa flavonoids also penetrate and accumulate in the brain regions involved in learning and memory. The knowledge on bioactive compounds in cocoa and cocoa products suggests that they could be consumed as a part of wholesome, health promoting nutritional food.

scholarly journals Beneficial Effects of Marine Algae-Derived Carbohydrates for Skin Health

Marine Drugs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Kim ◽  
Jae-Eun Lee ◽  
Kyoung Kim ◽  
Nam Kang
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Marine Algae ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Aging Properties ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Thickening Agents

Marine algae are considered to be an abundant sources of bioactive compounds with cosmeceutical potential. Recently, a great deal of interest has focused on the health-promoting effects of marine bioactive compounds. Carbohydrates are the major and abundant constituent of marine algae and have been utilized in cosmetic formulations, as moisturizing and thickening agents for example. In addition, marine carbohydrates have been suggested as promising bioactive biomaterials for their various properties beneficial to skin, including antioxidant, anti-melanogenic and skin anti-aging properties. Therefore, marine algae carbohydrates have potential skin health benefits for value-added cosmeceutical applications. The present review focuses on the various biological capacities and potential skin health benefits of bioactive marine carbohydrates.

Nutritional and therapeutic potential of bael (Aegle marmelos Corr.) fruit juice: a review

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 895-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. Bhardwaj ◽  
Urvashi Nandal
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Ripe Fruit ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Laxative Effects

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize the scientific information of various qualities of bael fruit juice used in traditional system of medicine for variety of purposes. Utilization of bael fruit juice in day-to-day life has great nutritional, therapeutic, and commercial importance. Bael fruit contains nutrients like vitamins (riboflavin), minerals, trace elements, energy and phytochemicals, including flavonoids, polyphenols and antioxidants, that have been shown to have varied health benefits. In past few decades, bael has been extensively studied for its medicinal properties by advanced scientific techniques, and a variety of bioactive compounds like marmelosin, tannins, alkaloids, coumarins, steroids, rutacine, y-sitosterol, psoralin, xanthotoxin, scopolotein, aegelemine, aegeline, marmeline, fragrine, dictamine, cinnamide and different derivatives of cinnamide have been isolated from its fruit juice. Design/methodology/approach – The medicinal value of bael fruit is very high when the harvests just begin to ripen. As a result, it has a high demand as alternative medicine for curing the diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, peptic ulcer, inflammation, diarrhea and dysentery, constipation, respiratory infection. Furthermore, the bael fruit juice has anticancer, cardio protective, antibacterial, antifungal, radio protective, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidant, antiviral, anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, wound healing properties. The ripe fruit juice is aromatic, has cooling and laxative effects, and arrests secretion or bleeding. Findings – The unripe or half-ripe fruit juice is good for digestion, useful in preventing or curing scurvy, and it strengthens the stomach action. It helps in the healing of ulcerated intestinal surfaces and has appreciable activity against intestinal pathogenic organisms. The present review summarizes the scientific information of various qualities of bael fruit juice used in traditional system of medicine for a variety of purposes. Originality/value – It is quite evident from this review that bael is an important medicinal herb and extensively used in Ayurveda, Siddha and other medicinal systems. Bael fruit juice is an excellent source of water and natural sugar and is important principally for containing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, pigments, energy, organic acids, dietary fiber and other food components, which are the key factors in the medicinal value of this plant. Moreover, mechanisms of action of a few bioactive compounds have been identified so far.

scholarly journals Beneficial Effects of Marine Algae-Derived Carbohydrates for Skin Health

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Hye Kim ◽  
Jae-Eun Lee ◽  
Kyoung Heon Kim ◽  
Nam Joo Kang
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Marine Algae ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Cosmetic Formulations ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Thickening Agents

Marine algae have been considered as abundant source of bioactive compounds with cosmeceutical potential. Recently, a great deal of interest has focused on the health-promoting effects of marine bioactive compounds. Carbohydrate is a major and abundant constitute of marine algae that have been utilized in cosmetic formulations, such as moisturizing and thickening agents. In addition, marine carbohydrates have been suggested as promising bioactive biomaterials for various skin beneficial properties, such as anti-oxidant, anti-melanogenic and anti-skin aging. Therefore, marine algae carbohydrates have potential of skin health benefits for value-added cosmeceutical application. The present review focused on the various biological capacities and potential skin health benefits of bioactive marine carbohydrates.

scholarly journals New Approaches on Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) Bioactive Compounds and Their Potential of Pharmacological and Beekeeping Activities: Challenges and Future Directions

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2621
Author(s):  
Alexandra-Antonia Cucu ◽  
Gabriela-Maria Baci ◽  
Ştefan Dezsi ◽  
Mircea-Emil Nap ◽  
Florin Ioan Beteg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Ecological Impact ◽  
Japanese Knotweed ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Fallopia Japonica ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

Known especially for its negative ecological impact, Fallopia japonica (Japanese knotweed) is now considered one of the most invasive species. Nevertheless, its chemical composition has shown, beyond doubt, some high biological active compounds that can be a source of valuable pharmacological potential for the enhancement of human health. In this direction, resveratrol, emodin or polydatin, to name a few, have been extensively studied to demonstrate the beneficial effects on animals and humans. Thus, by taking into consideration the recent advances in the study of Japanese knotweed and its phytochemical constituents, the aim of this article is to provide an overview on the high therapeutic potential, underlining its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects, among the most important ones. Moreover, we describe some future directions for reducing the negative impact of Fallopia japonica by using the plant for its beekeeping properties in providing a distinct honey type that incorporates most of its bioactive compounds, with the same health-promoting properties.

scholarly journals Developments on the Bioactive Compounds and Food Uses of the Tubers: Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia)

2021 ◽  
pp. 101-112
Author(s):  
C. J. Mba ◽  
H. O. Agu
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Pest Infestation ◽  
Xanthosoma Sagittifolium ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
Nutritional Benefits

Two varieties of Cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia) are experiencing renewed interest not only in Africa but also in the rest of the world. They are considered to be cheaper sources of carbohydrates than cereals or other bulbous crops because of their high calorie yield per hectare, low production costs, and relatively low susceptibility to insect and pest infestation. In addition to their nutritional benefits, they contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, proteins, mucilage, polysaccharides, lipids and anti-polyphenol antioxidants. These bioactive compounds have been shown to provide consumers with health benefits such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and dyslipemic properties. Interestingly, you don't need to consume the raw tubers or leaves to get these numerous health benefits, as the different parts of the plants which are nutrient-dense, have been used in various food applications such as flour, chips, poi, syrup, weaning foods for babies, local delicacies, and starch production. These products compete favourably with products from other root and tuber crops. Therefore, this article describes various value-added products made from Cocoyam that can be consumed to reap the numerous health benefits associated with consuming Cocoyam.

scholarly journals Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants, and Health Benefits of Sweet Potato Leaves

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1820
Author(s):  
Hoang Chinh Nguyen ◽  
Chang-Chang Chen ◽  
Kuan-Hung Lin ◽  
Pi-Yu Chao ◽  
Hsin-Hung Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Ipomoea Batatas ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
New Compounds ◽  
Sweet Potato Leaves

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the most important food crops worldwide and its leaves provide a dietary source of nutrients and various bioactive compounds. These constituents of sweet potato leaves (SPL) vary among varieties and play important roles in treating and preventing various diseases. Recently, more attentions in health-promoting benefits have led to several in vitro and in vivo investigations, as well as the identification and quantification of bioactive compounds in SPL. Among them, many new compounds have been reported as the first identified compounds from SPL with their dominant bioactivities. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the bioactive compositions of SPL and their health benefits. Since SPL serve as a potential source of micronutrients and functional compounds, they can be further developed as a sustainable crop for food and medicinal industries.

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