Seeds collected from trees, shrubs and lianas growing on Barro Colorado Island, Panama, were analyzed for their content of phenolic compounds, oxidative activities protein precipitation capacities. Proanthocyanidins hydrolysable tannins detected in one-third 189 studied species. The most oxidatively active group species the ones containing prodelphinidins ellagitannins whereas that had highest ...

Corresponding Author: Sarah Adjei-Fremah Department of Energy and Environmental Systems, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1601 E Market Street, 27411, Greensboro, NC., USA Email: [email protected] Abstract: Cowpea is an important grain legume with a dual purpose function as a food and feed resource. Cowpea contains phenolic compounds that are beneficial to huma...

This study was conducted with the objective of testing the hypothesis that tomato fruits from organic farming accumulate more nutritional compounds, such as phenolics and vitamin C as a consequence of the stressing conditions associated with farming system. Growth was reduced in fruits from organic farming while titratable acidity, the soluble solids content and the concentrations in vitamin C ...

The mature papaya leaves are known for its medicinal properties albeit distinctive bitter taste. In this research 3 different adsorbents; bentonite, activated attapulgite and diatomaceous earth were used to reduce the bitterness of leaves. adsorbent treated then analysed sensory evaluation in terms intensity phytochemical compounds which include phenolic, flavonoid, tannin alkaloid also antioxi...

Mushrooms are white rot fungi regarded as one of the well known food and possessing various kinds of biopharmaceuticals compounds. Mushrooms are superior to many vegetables based on their nutritional value and it contains 40-49% of proteins. The present study involves quantification of primary and secondary metabolites like carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, alkaloids, flavanoids, phenol, tan...

BACKGROUND Calibrachoa x hybrida (Solanaceae) cultivars are widely used in North and South America as ornamental plants. Their potential as a source of antimicrobial compounds might be enhanced by seaweed extract (SWE) applications. METHODS SWE of Ascophyllum nodosum were applied at 5 and 7 ml/L as a soil drench or foliar spray on Calibrachoa cultivars of Superbells® 'Dreamsicle' (CHSD) and S...

Abstract Polyphenols have interesting antioxidant properties and could help prevent certain diseases. Emulsion gels (EGs) characteristics that make them a promising alternative system for supplying several bioactive compounds simultaneously, among polyphenols. We produced four EGs containing olive oil, soy protein cold gelling agent based on alginate. One basic formulation (ES) contained only t...

The effect of industrial processing was investigated on the stability of tomato carotenoids, phenolic compounds and ascorbic acid. A deep insight in the processed products allowed the quantification of caffeic acid hexosides, which are far more important contributors than the well-known chlorogenic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acids and quercetin oligosaccharides (new feruloyl, sinapoyl and syringoyl...

Advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) is implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications. Inhibiting the formation of AGEs and interfering with AGEs-mediated inflammation are two practicable strategies for developing a dietary adjuvant against diabetic complications. This study evaluated the protective capacities against diabetic complications of several spices based on their inhibitio...