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A brief review of polymeric blends based on natural polymers and synthetic thermoplastics polymers
Synthetic polymers have established the market due to their low cost and simplicity of production, despite the fact that society now requires a more...
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Measurement of nutrients and minor components of a non-toxic variety of Jatropha curcas
The seeds and cake of a new variety of jatropha (J. curcas L. var. Sevangel) were characterized through the quantification of their nutrients and...
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Cyanidin: Advances on Resources, Biosynthetic Pathway, Bioavailability, Bioactivity, and Pharmacology
Anthocyanins are naturally occuring pigements belongs to the group of flavinoids, a sub class of polyphenol familly. Cyanidin (Velderrain-Rodríguez...
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Polymers as Drugs
Polymeric drugs are defined as polymers that are active pharmaceutical ingredients, i.e., they are neither drug carriers nor prodrugs. In general,...
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Importance of Underground Storage Organs in Plants (for Their Survival and Perpetuation and for Human Welfare)
Herbaceous terrestrial plants – both dicots and monocots – are classified as geophytes when they generate underground storage organs like bulbs,...
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Pulsed Electric Field Extraction
An efficient nonthermal food processing method is called pulsed electric field processing. It involves applying a short-duration, high-voltage pulse...
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Advances in Analysis of Contaminants in Foodstuffs on the Basis of Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry: a Review
It is a complex and time-consuming business to monitor potential contaminants in foodstuffs. Due to their complexity, false-positive results often...
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Immune-enhancement effects of Angelica gigas Nakai extracts via MAPK/NF-ƙB signaling pathways in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice
This study investigated the immune-enhancement effects of Angelica gigas Nakai extract (ANE) and its yeast-fermented extract (FAN) in...
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The Pros and Cons of Incorporating Bioactive Compounds Within Food Networks and Food Contact Materials: a Review
There has been a growing tendency towards the development of healthier and more nutritious foods in this day and age. Correspondingly, these foods,...
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Nutritional and Health Aspects
Many consumers believe that eating a plant-based diet will improve their health but this depends on the nature of the foods consumed. A plant-based...
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Brief Account on the History and Conceptual Evolution of Nutrition Security: Past, Present and Future
This chapter explores the concepts of food and nutrition security, the progression of our understanding of the role and importance of nutrients,...
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Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin Against Food Contaminants
Food contaminants are one of the most important and concerning issues worldwide. Protecting the public from the harm of contaminated foods has become...
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Food processing groups and colorectal cancer risk in Morocco: evidence from a nationally representative case–control study
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the association between the consumption of foods and drinks from different food processing...
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New Insights into the Influence of the Characteristic “Stone” Feature of the Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seeds on Its Sustainable Processing Approaches—A Review
Date fruits are a valuable crop that grows well in marginal environments. Date fruit processing generates millions of tonnes of seeds (also known as...
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Importance of Underground Storage Organs in Plants (for Their Survival and Perpetuation and for Human Welfare)
Herbaceous terrestrial plants – both dicots and monocots – are classified as geophytes when they generate underground storage organs like bulbs,...
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Formation of Maillard reaction products in bread crust-like model system made of different whole cereal flours
Free and protein-bound Maillard reaction products (acrylamide, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, α-dicarbonyl compounds, N -ε-fructosyllysine, N -ε-carboxymethyl...
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Chalcones
Chalcones are plant-derived polyphenols that act as precursors for flavonoids and isoflavonoids, commonly found in vegetables, fruits, teas, and...
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Biobased Nanomaterials in Nutraceuticals
Research has yet to demonstrate the biobased materials’ significant contribution as a renewable, limitless source of natural constituents required...
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Functional Cereal-Based Bakery Products, Breakfast Cereals, and Pasta Products
Functional foods are food products having an additional function beneficial for the consumer, beyond the provision of nutrients. It is common opinion...
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Synthesis and Characterization of Sterculia Gum Polysaccharide-Poly(bis[2-methacryloyloxy]ethyl Phosphate Copolymeric Network Hydrogels for Use in Drug Delivery
AbstractThe dietary fiber sterculia gum is a therapeutic important polysaccharide comprising of glucuronic–galacturonic acid. In the present work, it...
