scholarly journals A Review on Medical Properties on Spirulina and Their Futuristic Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Madhupritha Manogar ◽  
Nivedha Devaraj ◽  
Poomaka Mahalingam
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Green Microalgae ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Dna Damages ◽  
Antioxidants Enzymes ◽  
Potential Capacity ◽  
Intestinal Immune System ◽  
Cellular Antioxidants ◽  
Pigment Protein Complex

Spirulina is a type of blue-green microalgae also is a type of cyanobacteria. This was established in 1967 as a "wonderful future food source". It is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, nutrients, protein, carotenoids, and essential amount of amino acids. Spirulina also a good source of antioxidants. It can protect against oxidative damage. It activates cellular antioxidants enzymes. Inhibits lipids peroxidation and also DNA damages, scavenges, free radicals, and increase the activity of superoxide dismutase and also catalyze. The Spirulina supplements seem to be affected more effectively the innate immunity and promoting the activity of natural killer cells. Also it has a high potential capacity to increase immunity power to suppress viral infections, and it is well known to be a healthy addition to one's diet. It is most commonly used as a natural dietary supplement. There is a main active compound called phycocyanin. It is a pigment-protein complex. This pigment used mainly as natural colouring in food industry. Spirulina is well tolerated when grown at under controlled conditions. Also it can be grown as a pure culture alkaline water. Spirulina products have bioactive protein with the ability to stimulate the intestinal immune system. This is available in many forms such as spirulina powder, capsules, etc and this products has many mediational uses.

scholarly journals Species Diversity in Penicillium and Acaulium From Herbivore Dung in China, and Description of Acaulium stericum Sp. Nov.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Su ◽  
Hua Zhu ◽  
Peilin Sun ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
Bochao Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacer ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Gene Sequencing ◽  
Sequencing Analysis ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Rdna Its ◽  
Herbivorous Animal ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacer Rdna ◽  
Β Tubulin

Abstract Penicillium and Acaulium species are common in the fresh of herbivore dung and can produce abundant secondary metabolism, which play important roles as decomposers of organic materials, food industry, and enzyme factories. Besides, the well-characterized diversity of dung fungi offers accessible systems for dissecting the function of fungi in gut and for exploring potential to produce high cellulases in herbivorous animal. During a survey of intestinal fungi from herbivorous animal in China, more than 400 were isolated, 38 belonging to Penicillium and 4 belonging to Acaulium were obtained from 12 healthy animals including marmot and chinchilla and selected for detailed study. Putative taxa were characterized by a multi-gene sequencing analysis testing the partial β-tubulin (TUB), the internal transcribed spacer rDNA (ITS), calmodulin (CAM), and RPB2, and a detailed phenotypic study. Penicillium strains were identified as six sections, 12 known species. In addition, four Acaulium isolates were identified as Acaulium album and Acaulium stericum sp. nov. based on morphology and phylogeny of multi-gene sequences. This study shows that the species diversity of Penicillium on herbivore dung has not been widely studied and that seems to be a good source of offers opportunities for discovery of new cellulases from microbial communities.

scholarly journals Quinoa – a rewiev

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jancurová ◽  
L. Minarovičová ◽  
A. Dandár
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Health State ◽  
Good Source

The healthy lifestyle and appropriate nutrition are stressed nowadays. New foodstuffs are still investigated with the aim to improve the diet and conduce to a better health state of the population. Pseudocereals (amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa) are convenient for this purpose. Their high nutritious and dietary quality meets the demands of the food industry and consumers. Our collective dealt with quinoa, a commodity of Andean, because quinoa is a good source of essential amino acids such as lysine and methionine. Quinoa contains relatively high quantities of vitamins (thiamin, vitamin C) and minerals.

scholarly journals FATTY ACIDS CONTENT IN UNGURAHUA OIL (OENOCARPUS BATAUA) FROM ECUADOR. FINDINGS ON ADULTERATION OF UNGURAHUA OIL IN ECUADOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrillo W ◽  
Carpio C ◽  
Morales D ◽  
Álvarez M ◽  
Silva M
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Pressing Method ◽  
Mass Selective Detector ◽  
A Value ◽  
Selective Detector ◽  
Fatty Acids Analysis

 Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the fatty acids composition in an ungurahua seeds oil (Oenocarpus bataua) sample cultivated in Ecuador and to determine eventual adulteration in the composition of commercial ungurahua oil.Methods: Oil was obtained from ungurahua seeds using the cold pressing method. Fatty acids analysis was performed using the gas chromatography (GC) method with a mass selective detector and using the database library NIST14.L to identify the compounds.Results: Methyl esters fatty acids were identified from ungurahua (O. bataua) using the GC mass spectrometer analytical method. Ungurahua oil presented a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids with 82.03% of oleic acids. A fraud in the composition of fatty acids present in commercial ungurahua oil was found as fatty acids had a value of only 36.77% of oleic acids. The content of linoleic acid can be used to determine adulteration of this oil.Conclusions: Ungurahua seeds are a good source of monounsaturated and fatty acids. The content of oleic acid is higher than in olive oil. Ungurahua can help reducing cardiovascular diseases risk in Ecuador due to its good composition of monounsaturated fatty acids. Ungurahua oil is a good option to be used in the food industry for different uses.

scholarly journals Karabuğday: Bileşimi ve Gıdalarda Kullanılması

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Kılıç ◽  
Yeşim Elmacı
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Important Ingredient ◽  
Fagopyrum Tataricum ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum Moench

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench and Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn) contains high amounts of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, essential polyunsaturated fatty acids and also a good source of important antioxidants such as rutin and phenolic compounds. In addition to its high protein bioavailability, buckwheat is also an important nutritional alternative to celiac patients due to gluten-free structure. Buckwheat has been utilized as a food raw material in production of various local food products. With the renewed interest due to its nutritive and health promoting value, it has been used with an increasing popularity as an important ingredient in diets and many new food products and also has significant potential for the functional food industry. In this study, chemical composition of buckwheat and literature on the present uses of buckwheat in foodstuffs are described.

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Screening of Isolated Alkaloids from Tinospora crispa

2021 ◽  
Vol 1025 ◽  
pp. 163-168
Author(s):  
Hazrulrizawati Abd Hamid ◽  
Roziasyahira Mutazah ◽  
Izzah Hayati Yahya ◽  
Senait Sileshi Zeyohannes
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Protoberberine Alkaloids ◽  
Microdilution Method ◽  
Broth Microdilution Method ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

The antioxidant capacity by DPPH radical scavenging and antimicrobial activity by disk diffusion and broth microdilution method of nine isolated alkaloids from T. crispa were evaluated. All isolated alkaloids had been divided into three groups which were aporphine alkaloids, N-formylannonaine (1), N-formylnornuciferine (2), magnoflorine (9), oxoaporphine alkaloids, lysicamine (3) and liriodenine (4); and protoberberine alkaloids, columbamine(6), dihydrodiscretamine (7) and 4,13-dihydroxy-2,8,9-trimethoxydibenzo [a,g]quinolizinium (8). Protoberberine alkaloids showed (IC50 > 500-800 μg/mL) radical scavenging activity while oxaporphine alkaloids inhibited the growth of the Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus (+) and Enterococcus faecalis (+).The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of different compounds support documented traditional use of T. crispa in wound healing and treatment of rheumatic, diarrhoea, ulcers, itches and wounds. Results of the present biological activity investigation further points to the potential of this plant species as a good source of natural antioxidant and preservative in food industry.

Jajka – zbilansowane źródło składników odżywczych

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2A) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksander Całkosiński ◽  
Jacek Majewski ◽  
Maciej Majewski ◽  
Anna Ciszewska
Keyword(s):  
American Heart Association ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Human Digestive System ◽  
Increasing Risk

Eggs are among the most common and easily obtainable foods in the market. They provide wide and optimally balanced range of nutrients. Eggs cover all protein needs thanks to having all necessary amino acids – both endogenous and exogenous ones. Eggshells, a good source of minerals such as calcium, are used in food industry too. However, eggs used to be limited in every daily diet because they contained significant amounts of cholesterol. Although fatty acids in eggs have good ratio of saturated and unsaturated ones and they enable vitamins A, D, E and K to be easily absorbed by human digestive system, the cholesterol was often accused of increasing risk of cardiovascular diseases. Numerous researches on that topic did not definitely confirmed or disclaimed that. Nevertheless, American Heart Association no longer recommends reducing eating eggs. Eggs having almost perfect composition of nutrients if not eaten too often can for sure be a part of a balanced diet.

scholarly journals Carotenoid Assessments and Antioxidant Activities from Flower Petals

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Khakhanang Ratananikom ◽  
Nipa Nasinporm ◽  
Tanitpan Pongjongmit
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Carotenoid Pigment ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Total Carotenoid Content ◽  
Pigment Profile ◽  
Deep Yellow ◽  
Β Carotene

The objectives of this study were to evaluate carotenoid pigment profile and the antioxidant activity from 14 commonly grown flowers in Thailand. The result found that orange marigold showed the highest total carotenoid content at as 2,209±75.58 µg/g, followed by deep yellow chrysanthemum at 551.27±47.72 µg/g (P<0.01). The next lower total carotenoid content group was found in yellow silk cotton, yellow trumpetbush, yellow marigold and yellow golden shower with total carotenoid content of 447.42±27.56, 429.46±28.34, 409.85±34.58 and 363.88±12.74 µg/g, respectively. The highest antioxidant activities against DPPH and ABTS radicles were found from orange marigold, which were 32.34±2.16 and 50.08±0.87%, respectively. Deep yellow chrysanthemum, yellow silk cotton, yellow trumpetbush, yellow marigold and yellow golden shower also showed significantly higher antioxidant activities than other flowers (P<0.01). Total carotenoid contents well correlated with antioxidant activities against DPPH and ABTS radicals (r = 0.6924 and r = 0.8270, respectively) at P<0.01. TLC result elucidated that orange marigold, yellow silk cotton and yellow golden shower were a good source of β-carotene, while deep yellow chrysanthemum and yellow marigold were a good source of lutein and/or zeaxanthin. The result indicated that flower petals would be useful as natural carotenoid source and provide antioxidants for food industry.

scholarly journals Dietary Polyphenolics Supplementation with Drinking Black Tea Ameliorates Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Adhikari ◽  
A. Hazra ◽  
S. Bhattacharya ◽  
T. Seal ◽  
N. Bharadvaja
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Lipid Peroxides ◽  
Black Tea ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Cellular Antioxidants ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

Black tea (Camellia sinensis) supplement on renal disorders has poorly been explored. The present study was aimed to identified essential polyphenols present in black tea and it’s the role in gentamicin (GEN) induced nephrotoxicity in mice. The polyphenols present in 2.5% black tea infusion (BT) was determined by HPLC and antioxidant activity was assessed by DPPH radical scavenging. The renoprotective role of BT (125 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg orally for 7 days) was assessed in GEN (80 mg/kg, i.p, daily for 7 days) induced mice. BUN and creatinine was estimated in blood and lipid peroxides, glutathione, catalase and protein was determined in renal tissues. Ten polyphenols including catechin, caffeic acid, rutin, sinapic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid, myricetin, gallic acid, quercetin and kaempferol were identified and quantified in BT by HPLC. Moreover, it also exhibited powerful DPPH radical scavenging property (IC50 74.75µg/mg black tea). Finally, BT not only significantly and dose dependently (p less than 0.05) lowered BUN and creatinine in blood and reduced lipid peroxides in kidney, but also eventually enhanced the cellular antioxidants, glutathione and catalase in renal tissues. Therefore, black tea could be a good source of polyphenols that may protect kidneys from gentamicin induced oxidative stress.

scholarly journals Hidden potential of fruit waste and its utilization

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damini Soni ◽  
Gargi Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
By Products

The global increasing population demands for more food production and food processing which consequently results in more food waste generation. The total waste produced in different stages of processing of food generally comprises of peels, pomace, seed, pulp, unused flesh and damaged food which is biodegradable in nature. These by-products are a good source of bioactive compounds like polyphenols, antioxidants and phytochemicals. They are the storehouse of complex carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nutraceuticals depending on the nature of product produced for example poultry and meat industries are rich the source of proteins and lipids, fruits and vegetable processing industries are rich in bioactive compounds and cereal industries are good source of phenolic compounds and dietary fiber. The food waste or by-products are important source of colorants, fiber, flavoring and antimicrobials which are used in food industry as a source of food additives. The phenolic compounds present in by products of different foods exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory activity and play a major role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis, thrombosis, platelets aggregation and diabetes in humans. By products from different industries can be used to develop value added products in India where poverty and malnutrition are the major issues. Developing effective policies for the utilization of food waste along the value chain can help reduce food waste problem and contribute towards food security and sustainability.Keywords: By products, Bioactive compounds, Food industry, Food waste.

scholarly journals CHARACTERIZATION OF FATTY ACIDS IN SAMBO OIL (CUCURBITA FICIFOLIA L.) FROM ECUADOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrillo W ◽  
Carrillo C ◽  
Carpio C ◽  
Morales D ◽  
Vilcacundo E ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Good Source ◽  
Pressing Method ◽  
Mass Selective Detector ◽  
Selective Detector ◽  
Cucurbita Ficifolia

  Objective: The aim of this study was to identify fatty acids in a sambo oil sample cultivated in Ecuador.Methods: Sambo oil was obtained from sambo seeds using the cold pressing method. Fatty acids analysis was carried out using the gas chromatography with a mass selective detector (MSD) and using the database Library NIST14.L to identify the compounds.Results: Sambo seeds have a high content of unsaturated fatty acids with 41.36% of oleic acid. Sambo oil has 37.77% of polyunsaturated fatty acids, of which 3.79% ɷ6 α- linoleic and 33.98% of ɷ3 α- linolenic. Sambo seeds only have 9.33% of palmitic acid.Conclusions: Sambo seed is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids with a good content of ɷ3 α- linolenic. This profile enables their use as a good and healthy oil to be used in the food industry in Ecuador. 

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