Kojic Acid: A Comprehensive Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Bashir ◽  
Kishwar Sultana ◽  
Maryam Khalid ◽  
Hafza Rabia ◽  
Najm ul Hassan Khan
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
Kojic Acid ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Vital Function ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Analgesic Agent ◽  
Bacterial Agent ◽  
Agriculture Products ◽  
Skin Care Products

Due to the emerging nature of kojic acid, current project was conducted to introduce the abilities in details. KA is produced industrially by Aspergillus species in aerobic fermentation. Its structure was identified as 5-hydroxymethyl-pyrone. The KA plays an important role in determining certain chemical and physical properties it possesses. KA has different applications in various fields. It is broadly utilized in cosmetics, medicine, food, agriculture, chemical and other industries. These days kojic acid performs a vital function in cosmetics specically skin care products because it enhances the capability to prevent UV radiation it extensively utilized in whitening creams and lotions because of its anti tyrosinase activity. Kojic acid keeps getting hold on attention because of its economic potential as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent in the medical field. KA is utilized as an anti-bacterial agent in food industry & because of its antioxidant activity it is utilized as an antibrowning agent for agriculture products. Due to various uses of organic molecules the demand for kojic acid has rapidly increased. It also has some drawbacks, such as the KA is highly unstable upon exposure air and sunlight it changes its color and the other drawback is cytotoxicity which may be overcome by way of the formation of kojic acid peptides which are more stable.

Functional Properties of Kefiran in Medical field and food industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsaneh Salari ◽  
Mohammad Hashemi ◽  
Asma Afshari
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Starter Culture ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Kefir Grains ◽  
Lactic Bacteria ◽  
Polysaccharide Matrix

: Kefir is produced through the fermentation of milk using kefir grain as a starter culture. Kefir grains include heterogeneous microorganisms embedded in a polysaccharide matrix called kefiran which is considered a biofilm, it also has many uses due to its therapeutic values. Kefiran is a microbial exopolysaccharide (EPS) obtained from the flora (acid- lactic bacteria and yeasts) of kefir grains and glucose units, in almost the same proportion. Kefiran has prebiotic nature agitating the growth of probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract of the human entity. It extends certain therapeutic benefits through balancing the microbiota in the intestine. This review presents the most recent advances regarding kefir and kefiran, their cultural condition, biological activities, and potential applications in the health and food industries.

scholarly journals Biological assets and the agricultural products in the context of the implementation of the IAS 41: A case study of the Romanian agro-food system

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 705-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorel Mates ◽  
Veronica Grosu ◽  
Elena Hlaciuc ◽  
Ionel Bostan ◽  
Ovidiu Bunget ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Food System ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Financial Position ◽  
Harmonization Process ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Agriculture Products ◽  
The Eu

Nowadays, when the contribution of agriculture and agro-food industry to the GDP is a significant, in Romania?s case we appreciate that the economic aspects of this area also deserve a specific approach. The aim of this paper was to identify the incompatibility of the recognition and assessment criteria of agriculture production, biological assets and agriculture products imposed by the application of these standards in agro-food companies, and to analyze its effects concerning the financial position and performance of these entities. The paper takes into consideration the economic-financial harmonization process, which is now in full progress, both in the EU and other states, by applying the specific standards (IAS/IFRS) in the preparation of annual/interim financial reports. Finally, referring strictly to the case of Romania, after thorough research into the field in question, we suggest a presentation of the controversial assessment criteria provided by the IAS 41 standard, and also refer to the difficulties related to the implementation of this standard in the agro-food industry.

scholarly journals Shilajit: A Natural Phytocomplex with Potential Procognitive Activity

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Carrasco-Gallardo ◽  
Leonardo Guzmán ◽  
Ricardo B. Maccioni
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Fulvic Acid ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Medical Application ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Active Principle ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Energetic Balance ◽  
Self Aggregation

Shilajitis a natural substance found mainly in the Himalayas, formed for centuries by the gradual decomposition of certain plants by the action of microorganisms. It is a potent and very safe dietary supplement, restoring the energetic balance and potentially able to prevent several diseases. Recent investigations point to an interesting medical application toward the control of cognitive disorders associated with aging, and cognitive stimulation. Thus, fulvic acid, the main active principle, blocks tau self-aggregation, opening an avenue toward the study of Alzheimer's therapy. In essence, this is a nutraceutical product of demonstrated benefits for human health. Considering the expected impact ofshilajitusage in the medical field, especially in the neurological sciences, more investigations at the basic biological level as well as clinical trials are necessary, in order to understand how organic molecules ofshilajitand particularly fulvic acid, one of the active principles, and oligoelements act at both the molecular and cellular levels and in the whole organism.

Potential Antipyretic Agents from Plants: An Overview

2015 ◽  
Vol 1113 ◽  
pp. 382-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Khairun Nissa Afiffudden ◽  
Habsah Alwi ◽  
Ku Halim Ku Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Internal Organs ◽  
Antipyretic Activity ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Excessive Intake ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Medicinal Drugs

Plants are well known for its various uses since ancient times. Plants contribution in various fields such as medical, pharmaceutical and food industry bring a lot of benefits to human capital. Especially in the medical field, plants are major contributors for medicinal drugs as it itself is rich in various medicinal agents. One of the illness that can be treated by using plants is fever. Fever can be treated by consuming non-steroids anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). However, excessive intake of synthetic drugs bring a lot of harm to the human body especially to the internal organs. Traditionally, various plant is used to cure fever, which directly indicate plants are the best sources of natural antipyretic. Thus, in this present review, activity of natural antipyretic extracted from various plants towards fever will be explained. In this review paper, Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect were the sources for the published article to collect information regarding antipyretic activity. A number of 32 articles on 10 plant species are found to address antipyretic activities. This review concludes that antipyretic activity can be found indicatively in various plants throughout the world.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Mikro Kecil dan Menengah di Kelurahan Penajam

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Nadi Hernadi Moorcy ◽  
Tamzil Yusuf ◽  
Pudjiati Pudjiati
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Business Owner ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Study

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has an important role in driving the growth of the Indonesian economy. MSME contributes to a number of business entities in Indonesia and has a share in employment. In a business study is needed about the feasibility of the business. But in reality the business owner is only focused on the income and sustainability of his business. That is why community development using social assistance methods needs to be done to help solve the problems being faced. Community development contains efforts to increase participation and a sense of belonging to the programs implemented. Empowerment refers to the ability of people, especially weak groups to have access to productive resources that enable them to be able to increase their income and participate in the process of development and decision making. The results of this dedication show that the economic potential in Penajam Sub-district, Penajam District, North Penajam Paser Regency is the food industry, handicraft industry, restaurants and restaurants and MSMEs. Supporting factors in community development in the economic sector include natural resources and abundant human resources. While the limiting factors are limited capital, facilities and infrastructure as well as low community participation.

scholarly journals Economic potential of agro-food production in the Republic of Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 687-700
Author(s):  
Mihailo Ćurčić ◽  
Vladimir Todorović ◽  
Pavle Dakić ◽  
Kristijan Ristić ◽  
Milanka Bogavac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Comparative Advantage ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Factor Intensity ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
The World ◽  
The Republic ◽  
European Markets

This research conducted a structural and analysis of the foreign trade position of the Republic of Serbia, with special emphasis on agricultural and food products, in order to provide detailed information regarding current trends, measuring the level of comparative advantage and international position in the world and European markets. The obtained results indicate the elements that have a limiting effect on the development of this type of production. Using the RCA Index methodology and the Lafay's Index, the link between the food industry and the character of industrial exchange was established, which is measured by the Grubel Lloyd's Index. The structure of exports was analyzed from the aspect of factor intensity, so the existence of negative values of a comparative advantage and intensive goods was confirmed. Finally, we believe that the results obtained have contributed to the unraveling of available instruments, the eventual efficient use of which would help rural development, and thus the overall economic development of the Republic of Serbia.

Mechanism for sustainable development of economic potential of food industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 825-840
Author(s):  
Alma Baiguzhinova ◽  
Lutpulla Omarbakiyev ◽  
Dinara Yeshpanova ◽  
Assylbek Bazarbayev ◽  
Gulnar Abdrakhmanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Economic Potential

scholarly journals Physic-chemical characteristics and sensory evaluation of cakes with Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) waste flour

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e47210716725
Author(s):  
Anderson Lazzari ◽  
Ingrid Caroline da Silva ◽  
Gislaine Gonçalves Oliveira ◽  
Bianca de Oliveira Muller ◽  
Elisângela de Cesaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Social Classes ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Fish Processing ◽  
Nile Tilapia Oreochromis Niloticus ◽  
Promising Source

The fish processing industry generates a large amount of waste, that can be a nutrients source to the foods enrichment, such as cake that has low proteins, and consumed for different social classes. This study aimed to produced cakes with Nile tilapia (Orechromis niloticus) waste flour (NWF), formed by head, fins and the spine with meat remaining from filleting process, and evaluate its chemical and sensory properties. The formulations cakes with NWF obtained products with higher protein contents, essential fatty acids, and minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, and lower car-bohydrates contents in relation to Control formulation (without NWF). The cakes with NWF had sensory acceptance (scores higher than 7.0 from 9.0 points) and purchase intention (scores higher than 3.8 from 5.0 points) and did not differ from the Control. The cakes with NWF can be a way to increase the supply of essential nutrients to the population through a popular and sensorial accepted product. This study showed that Nile tilapia waste flour (NWF) heads stands out a promising source for producing cake with high nutritional quality, positive economic potential, better physicochemical properties and, food industry solid waste reduction by used in food.

Performic acid (PFA): tests on an advanced primary effluent show promising disinfection performance

2009 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Gehr ◽  
D. Chen ◽  
M. Moreau
Keyword(s):  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Performic Acid ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Commercial Scale ◽  
Wastewater Disinfection ◽  
Stock Solutions ◽  
By Products ◽  
Potential Use

Performic acid, or PFA (CH2O3), is a well-known oxidizing agent and disinfectant in the medical field and food industry. It has recently become available on a commercial scale for potential use in wastewater disinfection. This study investigated its application to an advanced primary effluent which is recalcitrant to disinfection by UV and peracetic acid (PAA). Methods were developed for determining PFA concentrations in stock solutions as well as in residual concentrations in the wastewater. Batch and continuous-flow pilot studies showed a correlation between log fecal coliform removals and PFA doses. A PFA dose of approximately 3.4 mg/L and a contact time of 45 minutes could achieve 3-logs removal, and almost total disinfection could be achieved using a dose of 6 mg/L. The by-products of PFA addition are hydrogen peroxide and formic acid (CHOOH), neither of which is considered to be toxic to aquatic fauna at the doses required for disinfection.

scholarly journals Polychlorinated Biphenyl Profile in Polyhydroxy-alkanoates Synthetized from Urban Organic Wastes

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 659
Author(s):  
Carmela Riccardi ◽  
Francesca Buiarelli ◽  
Federica Castellani ◽  
Patrizia Di Filippo ◽  
Laura Lorini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Polychlorinated Biphenyl ◽  
Organic Wastes ◽  
Food Wastes ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Waste Sludge ◽  
Biological Sludge ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Target Analytes

The microbial synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from organic wastes is a valuable process to valorize available renewable resources, such as food wastes and biological sludge. Bioplastics find many applications in various sectors, from medical field to food industry. However, persistent organic pollutants could be transferred from wastes to the final product. The present paper demonstrates that the use of municipal wastes in PHA production is safe for the environment and human health and provides a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) profile in both commercial and waste-based PHA samples. PCB analysis in several PHA samples showed very low concentrations of the target analytes. Commercial PHA samples showed a similar PCB level with respect to PHA samples from municipal waste/sludge and higher than PHA samples from fruit waste. For all analyzed PCBs, detected concentrations were consistently lower than the ones reported in regulatory framework or guidelines.

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