The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)

Kakadu plum (KP; Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae) is an emergent indigenous fruit originating from Northern Australia, with valuable health and nutritional characteristics and properties (e.g., high levels of vitamin C and ellagic acid). In recent years, the utilization of handheld NIR instruments has allowed for the in situ quantification of a wide range of bioactive compounds in fruit and vegetables. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of a handheld NIR spectrophotometer to measure vitamin C and ellagic acid in wild harvested KP fruit samples. Whole and pureed fruit samples were collected from two locations in the Kimberley region (Western Australia, Australia) and were analysed using both reference and NIR methods. The standard error in cross validation (SECV) and the residual predictive deviation (RPD) values were 1.81% dry matter (DM) with an RPD of 2.1, and 3.8 mg g−1 DM with an RPD of 1.9 for the prediction of vitamin C and ellagic acid, respectively, in whole KP fruit. The SECV and RPD values were 1.73% DM with an RPD of 2.2, and 5.6 mg g−1 DM with an RPD of 1.3 for the prediction of vitamin C and ellagic acid, respectively, in powdered KP samples. The results of this study demonstrated the ability of a handheld NIR instrument to predict vitamin C and ellagic acid in whole and pureed KP fruit samples. Although the RPD values obtained were not considered adequate to quantify these bioactive compounds (e.g., analytical quantification), this technique can be used as a rapid tool to screen vitamin C in KP fruit samples for high and low quality vitamin C.

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Bee Collected Pollen with Enhanced Health Benefits, Produced by Fermentation with a Kombucha Consortium

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10101365 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 1365 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Elena Uțoiu ◽

Florentina Matei ◽

Agnes Toma ◽

Camelia Diguță ◽

Laura Ștefan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Soluble Sugar ◽

Health Benefits ◽

Short Chain Fatty Acids ◽

Sem Images ◽

Pollen Content ◽

Health Related ◽

Anti Oxidant ◽

Soluble Silicon

The bioavailability of pollen bioactive compounds for humans is limited. In this study, our aim was to enhance the health-related benefits of pollen by fermentation with a Kombucha/SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts) consortium. We performed the fermentation of pollen suspended from the beginning with SCOBY on sweetened green tea or on Kombucha vinegar, by adding pollen after 20 days of Kombucha fermentation. We analyzed: formation of bioactive compounds (anti-oxidant polyphenols, soluble silicon, hydroxy-acids, short chain fatty acids—SCFA); parameters related to Kombucha fermentation (dynamics of lactic acid bacteria—LAB, formation of organic acids, soluble sugar evolution on Kombucha vinegar); the influence of Kombucha fermentation on pollen morphology and ultrastructure; in vitro cytotoxic and antitumoral effects of the Kombucha fermented pollen. The pollen addition increases LAB proportion in the total number of SCOBY microbial strains. SEM images highlight the adhesion of the SCOBY bacteria to pollen. Ultrastructural analysis reveals the release of the pollen content. The content of bioactive compounds (polyphenols, soluble silicon species and SCFA) is higher in the fermented pollen and the product shows a moderate antitumoral effect on Caco-2 cells. The health benefits of pollen are enhanced by fermentation with a Kombucha consortium.

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Impact of High-Intensity Pulsed Electric Fields on Bioactive Compounds in Mediterranean Plant-based Foods

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x0900400509 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 1934578X0900400 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Pedro Elez-Martínez ◽

Robert Soliva-Fortuny ◽

Olga Martín-Belloso

Keyword(s):

Electric Fields ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

High Intensity ◽

Processing Parameters ◽

Heat Treatments ◽

Processing Technologies ◽

Nonthermal Processing ◽

Liquid Products ◽

Health Related ◽

Mediterranean Plant

Novel nonthermal processing technologies such as high-intensity pulsed electric field (HIPEF) treatments may be applied to pasteurize plant-based liquid foods as an alternative to conventional heat treatments. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in HIPEF as a way of preserving and extending the shelf-life of liquid products without the quality damage caused by heat treatments. However, less attention has been paid to the effects of HIPEF on minor constituents of these products, namely bioactive compounds. This review is a state-of–the-art update on the effects of HIPEF treatments on health-related compounds in plants of the Mediterranean diet such as fruit juices, and Spanish gazpacho. The relevance of HIPEF-processing parameters on retaining plant-based bioactive compounds will be discussed.

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Phytochemical constituents and biological properties of domesticated capsicum species: a review

Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease ◽

10.31989/bchd.v4i9.837 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (9) ◽

pp. 201

Author(s):

Aqsa Akhtar ◽

Waqas Asghar ◽

Nauman Khalid

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Effective Utilization ◽

Ability To Act ◽

Health Related ◽

Capsicum Spp ◽

Color Profile ◽

Capsicum Species ◽

Almost All

Pepper (Capsicum spp) is cultivated and consumed in almost every region of the world both as fresh vegetable and dried spice. Capsicum and its different varieties possess many valuable properties which distinguish them from other vegetables and in many food items as a spice for its strong pungent flavor that is produced during the secondary metabolism of the plant.Capsicum fruit exhibits a multiple color profile due to the presence of carotenoids which can be used as a natural coloring agent and antioxidant. Almost all the parts of the capsicum are considered a rich source of health-related bioactive compounds including polyphenols, flavonoids, and other aromatic compounds. One of the important biological properties of capsicum is its ability to act as antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress leading to the prevention of several degenerative diseases. The functional compounds of capsicum exhibit excellent antimicrobial properties, particularly against gram-positive pathogenic microorganisms. The nutraceutical functionality of phytogenic compounds obtained from capsicum also confirms the anticarcinogenic and cardio-preventive effectiveness. The essential oils from capsicum are also being used as anti-aging substances in cosmetic products. Accordingly, this article is an attempt to provide an overview of the chemical and functional properties of the bioactive compounds sourced from capsicum and their effective utilization in the medicine, food, agricultural, cosmetic, and textile industries.Keywords: Capsicum, capsaicinoids, capsaicin, carotenoids, pungency

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Genetics and genomics interventions for promoting millets as functional foods

Current Genomics ◽

10.2174/1389202922666210225084212 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

Author(s):

Annvi Dhaka ◽

Roshan Kumar Singh ◽

Mehanathan Muthamilarasan ◽

Manoj Prasad

Keyword(s):

Weed Control ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Functional Foods ◽

Nutritional Values ◽

The Social ◽

Health Related ◽

Synthetic Fertilizers ◽

Genetics And Genomics ◽

Processing Techniques ◽

Global Population

: Several crops, including millets with immense nutritional and therapeutic values, were once a part of our regular diet. However, due to domestication and selection pressures, many of them had become marginally cultivated crops confined to a particular region, race, or locality. Millets are a perfect example of neglected species that have the potential to address both food and nutritional insecurities prevalent among the ever-growing global population. Starvation and malnutrition contribute to a large number of health-related issues, being the main reason behind the occurrence of most of the severe diseases worldwide. These constraints are repeatedly disturbing both the social and economic health of global society. Naturally, millets are rich in minerals, nutrients, and bioactive compounds, and these crops are less dependent on synthetic fertilizers, systemic irrigation, and pest/weed control. Given this, the review emphasizes the nutritional values, health benefits, processing techniques, and genomic advancements of millets. In addition, it proposes a roadmap for enhancing the utility and commercialization of millets.

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Research Trends in Plant-Derived Oligomers for Health Applications

Current Nutraceuticals ◽

10.2174/2665978601999200727103858 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 01 ◽

Author(s):

Merve Deniz Kose ◽

John G. Hardy ◽

Emer Sheridan ◽

Feyruz Bozoğlan ◽

Oguz Bayraktar

Keyword(s):

Drug Discovery ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Research Trends ◽

Isolation Methods ◽

Health Related ◽

Specific Activities ◽

Health Applications ◽

Oligomeric Compounds

Objective: Epidemiological data illustrates that there is a strong relationship between dietary intake of natural bioactive compounds and their beneficial properties against various diseases, and this stimulates academic and industrial interest in using plant-derived compounds for health and medicine. For this reason, recent health related studies in the literature have focused on a variety of many plant-derived bioactive compounds. Even though the bioactivities of such compounds have widely been investigated, there are few studies about oligomeric species and their activities. Methods: In this review, extraction and isolation methods of the plant-derived oligomers and the use of such oligomers in health applications is summarised. Results: In the literature, many studies state that oligomeric compounds have beneficial to human health. To maximize these beneficial properties, various ways to use oligomeric compounds have been examined and summarised. Conclusion: A better understanding of the specific activities of distinct components of plant-derived oligomers is expected to open new avenues for drug discovery. This review gives an overview of oligomers with health beneficial properties and their possible applications in healthcare.

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Ozone and Bioactive Compounds in Grapes and Wine

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10122934 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 2934

Author(s):

Margherita Modesti ◽

Monica Macaluso ◽

Isabella Taglieri ◽

Andrea Bellincontro ◽

Chiara Sanmartin

Keyword(s):

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Sensory Quality ◽

Antioxidant Response ◽

Ozone Treatment ◽

Antioxidant Compounds ◽

Important Benefit ◽

Health Related ◽

Abiotic Elicitor ◽

Living Tissues

Ozone is widely used in the agri-food and food processing industries mainly as a sanitizing agent. However, it has recently become clear that ozone exposition leads to another important benefit: in living tissues, the induced-oxidative stress triggers the antioxidant response, and, therefore, it enhances the production of antioxidant and stress-related secondary metabolites. As such, ozone can be considered an abiotic elicitor. The goal of the present review was to critically summarize knowledge about the possibility of improving bioactive compounds and, consequently, the health-related properties of grapes and wine, by using ozone. The greatest interest has been given not only to the pre- and post-harvest treatment of table and wine grapes, but also to the explanation of the mechanisms involved in the ozone-related response and the main secondary metabolites biosynthetic pathways. From the literature available, it is clear that the effect of ozone treatment on health-related properties and secondary metabolites accumulation depends on many factors, such as the cultivar, but also the form (water or gaseous), doses, and application method of ozone. Most of the published papers report an increase in antioxidant compounds (e.g., polyphenols) and stress-related volatiles, confirming the hypothesis that ozone could be used to improve berry and wine compositional and sensory quality.

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Recent Advances toward the Application of Non-Thermal Technologies in Food Processing: An Insight on the Bioaccessibility of Health-Related Constituents in Plant-Based Products

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10071538 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 1538

Author(s):

Gloria López-Gámez ◽

Pedro Elez-Martínez ◽

Olga Martín-Belloso ◽

Robert Soliva-Fortuny

Keyword(s):

High Pressure ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Food Processing ◽

Thermal Processing ◽

Plant Stress ◽

High Pressure Processing ◽

Future Research ◽

Processing Technologies ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Health Related

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of bioactive compounds and micronutrients. Some of the most abundant are phenols and carotenoids, whose consumption contributes to preventing the occurrence of degenerative diseases. Recent research has shown the potential of non-thermal processing technologies, especially pulsed electric fields (PEF), ultrasounds (US), and high pressure processing (HPP), to trigger the accumulation of bioactive compounds through the induction of a plant stress response. Furthermore, these technologies together with high pressure homogenization (HPH) also cause microstructural changes in both vegetable tissues and plant-based beverages. These modifications could enhance carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vitamins and minerals extractability, and/or bioaccessibility, which is essential to exert their positive effects on health. Nevertheless, information explaining bioaccessibility changes after non-thermal technologies is limited. Therefore, further research on food processing strategies using non-thermal technologies offers prospects to develop plant-based products with enhanced bioaccessibility of their bioactive compounds and micronutrients. In this review, we attempt to provide updated information regarding the main effects of PEF, HPP, HPH, and US on health-related compounds bioaccessibility from different vegetable matrices and the causes underlying these changes. Additionally, we propose future research on the relationship between the bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds and micronutrients, matrix structure, and non-thermal processing.

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A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Cynomorium songaricum as Functional and Medicinal Food

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1801300428 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1934578X1801300

Author(s):

Jin-Long Cui ◽

Yi Gong ◽

Xiao-Zan Xue ◽

Yan-Yan Zhang ◽

Meng-Liang Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Functional Food ◽

Premature Ejaculation ◽

Future Studies ◽

Health Related ◽

History Of ◽

Medicinal Food ◽

Available Information ◽

Anti Hiv

Cynomorium songaricum Rupr. (CSR) has a long history of being widely used as a functional food and medicine by different ethnic groups worldwide; CSR is used to treat impotence and premature ejaculation and traditionally used as natural source of tonic food. Numerous bioactive compounds linked with human health were recently identified. In this work, all available information on CSR were retrieved from NCBI PubMed and CNKI database, and the recent findings about the compositions and functions of CSR were summarized. At least 76 bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, organic acids, saccharides, glycosides, and phloroglucinol adducts, were isolated and identified in CSR. These compounds render CSR with pharmacological functions, such as anti-aging, anti-oxidation, anti-fatigue, and anti-HIV activities, and the effects of CSR on immune system, nervous system, reproductive system, and other bioactivities were well reviewed; results serve as valuable data for further research and for development of human health-related products. However, studies on CSR were far from perfect, and further research is warranted. This paper highlights the components and pharmacological functions of CSR, with the aim to provide a comprehensive review and useful data for future studies and for the development of relevant food products.

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Phytochemistry, pharmacological activities and traditional uses of Emblica officinalis: A review

International Current Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

10.3329/icpj.v5i2.26441 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 14-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Md. Rubaiyat Hasan ◽

Md. Nasirul Islam ◽

Md. Rokibul Islam

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plant ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Pharmaceutical Journal ◽

Emblica Officinalis ◽

Hiv Reverse Transcriptase ◽

Pharmacological Activities ◽

Traditional Uses ◽

Natural Medicine ◽

Health Related ◽

Ascorbic Acids

From the ancient time, plants have been playing a key role for the betterment of mankind presenting as an extraordinary source of natural medicine. The complexity in formulating chemical based drugs as well as their health related side effects and uprising cost has led worldwide researchers to focus on medicinal plant research. Bangladesh has a vast repository of diverse plant species where about five thousand plants species have been claimed as having significant medicinal values. The researched papers on medicinal plants publishing from last few decades mention the activities of different plant bioactive compounds that are used widely in the treatment of various human ailments. Emblica officinalis is reported to possess bioactive compounds like tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, ascorbic acids and many other compounds which are confirmed to have diverse pharmacological activities like antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, radio-protective, hepatoprotective, antitissuive, immunomodulatory, hypolipedemic and many other activities. This medicinal plant is also reported to have anticancer, anti HIV-reverse transcriptase, antidiabetic, antidepressant, antiulcerogenic, wound healing activities and so forth. The current review paper summarizes the phytochemical constituents, pharmacological activities and traditional uses of the plant Emblica officinalis.Hasan et al., International Current Pharmaceutical Journal, January 2016, 5(2): 14-21

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