Background. This study sought to investigate antioxidant capacity of aqueous extracts of two pepper varieties (Capsicum annuum var. accuminatum (SM) and Capsicum chinense (RO)) and their inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase activities. Methods. The antioxidant capacity of the peppers was evaluated by the 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS...

Fruit- and vegetable-derived foods have become a very significant source of nutraceutical phytochemicals. Among vegetables, red chicory (Cichorium Intybus L. cultivar) has gained attention for its content of phenolic compounds, such as the anthocyanins. In this study, we evaluated the nutraceutical effects, in terms of antioxidant, cytoprotective, and antiproliferative activities, of extracts o...

Background: Our objective was to evaluate carotenoid accumulation in bell peppers during shelf life under different light conditions. Methods: Fruit stored for 6 d at 7 °C received a 9 kJ m?2 UV-B treatment, while non-UV-treated were used as control (CTRL). Subsequently, all disposed retail sale period of 4 20 with photoperiod 14 h fluorescent (FL) + 10 darkness (D), FL, or blue red LEDs (BR LE...

The commercial solanaceous group of vegetables viz., Tomato, Brinjal, Peppers, and Potatoes hold a prime position among all other in terms cultivation consumption worldwide. These are consumed fresh by strata people also used as raw materials the processing industries. Hence, most plant breeders have keen interest crop improvement these crops emphasizing yield improvement, quality nutraceutical...

BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies suggest a cardioprotective role for carotenoid-rich foods. Smokers have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and low dietary intake and plasma concentrations of carotenoids. The aim of this study was to determine the carotenoid response of smokers and nonsmokers to increased intake of 300-400 g of vegetables and its effect on LDL oxidation. METHODS After a ...

In certain localities within the state par ticular viruses may cause more damage than others. In central Florida tobacco etch, to bacco mosaic, and potato Y viruses were most frequently encountered by Anderson and Corbett (1). Simons (15, 17) found the cu cumber mosaic and potato Y viruses most detrimental in south Florida. Occurrence of the latter disease has been correlated with potato produc...

Spices are essential for adding color, fl avor and variety to our daily meals. In particular, red hot peppers (C. annuum, C. frutescence, C. chinense, C. pubescens and C. baccatum) have greatly contributed to our diet along with black pepper . Red hot pepper is rich in vitamin C, provitamin A, and B vitamins. The pungent principle of red hot pepper, capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) ...