Chemical composition and pharmacological properties of Flos sophorae immaturus, Flos sophorae and Fructus sophorae: a review
December 2023
1Summarized the active constituents, analytical techniques and pharmacological properties of FSI and FLS and FRS.2Systematically compared the differences of FSI and FLS and FRS and provided clues for...
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The anti-proliferative activity and cellular antioxidant activity of oenothein B and its content in different Eucalyptus species and region
December 2023
1OEB from Eucalyptus leave not only exerted anti-proliferative activity against HepG2 cell, but also showed higher cellular antioxidant activity than some common antioxidants.2The content of individual...
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Nutritional assessment, glycemic indices and anti-diabetic potentials of dough meal generated from optimized blends of matured plantain, soya cake and wheat bran flours.
December 2023
•RSM was applied to formulate flour blends from Plantain, wheat bran and soya cake for dough meal.•The flour blends were assessed for nutritional qualities, hyperglycaemic indices, pasting properties...
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Influence of soy protein isolate on the gel properties of walnut protein isolate-κ-carrageenan treated with NaCl
December 2023
•A novel dual-protein (WNPI-SPI-KC) composite gel system was constructed.•SPI (1%) significantly improved the texture, rheology properties and WHC of WNPI-KC composite gel.•Excessive concentrations...
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Research progress on classification, sources and functions of dietary polyphenols for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases
December 2023
•Diet with polyphenols is strongly related to decrease the risk of chronic diseases.•Classification and sources of dietary polyphenols are systematically summarized.•This paper presents an overview...
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Can the 5-colour nutrition label “Nutri-Score” improve the health value of food?
December 2023
•The 5-color front-of-package food label “Nutri-Score” indicates the overall nutritional value and healthiness of food products•The Nutri-Score has been adopted for voluntary use in some European countries.•The...
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Hypoglycemic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and its mechanism prediction based on network pharmacology
December 2023
1MOLE can improve insulin resistance of IR-HepG2 cells;2MOLE mainly includes 975 compounds, which are mainly purine nucleosides, nucleotides and their derivatives, as well as alkaloids;3The key component...
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Rosa chinensis as edible flowers: phytochemicals and biological effects
December 2023
1The phytochemicals of R. chinensis were summarized in detail, mainly including flavonoids and their glycosides, phenolic acids, pentacyclic triterpenes and steroids.2The biological activities of R....
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Overview on pulse proteins for future foods: ingredient development and novel applications
December 2023
•Pulse proteins provide a promising alternative to conventional animal proteins•Pretreatment techniques have potential to improve pulse protein extraction efficiency•Pulse proteins should have adequate...
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The current trend and challenges of developing red yeast rice-based food supplements for hypercholesterolemia
December 2023
1Recently, various food supplement products containing red yeast rice, a traditional Asian food, have been developed to lower blood cholesterol, a risk of cardiovascular diseases in humans.2Our search...
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Bioactive effects advances of natural polysaccharides
September 2023
•Natural polysaccharides have been found effective on metabolic diseases.•Studies focused on the role of polysaccharides in regulating blood glucose, lipids, immunity and anti-cancer.•To make more polysaccharides...
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Coagulant compounds in Rubia cordifolia L.
September 2023
•Chemical constituents of Rubia cordifolia L. were investigated, eleven compounds were identified, ω-hydroxypachybasin was isolated from Rubia genus for the first time.•Coagulant activity of compounds...
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Traditional food, modern food and nutritional value of Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.): a review
September 2023
•Systematic combing of traditional sea buckthorn food and modern sea buckthorn food•Nutritional and therapeutic value of sea buckthorn•Wide Application of sea buckthorn in food industry...
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Determination of icariside, hyperoside and psoralen in food by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
September 2023
•A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was built to determine icariside, hyperoside and psoralen in different food samples.•Samples were extracted with 70% methanol, the solid and...
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Bibliometric analysis of literature on prevention and treatment of gastric ulcer with natural medicines
September 2023
•This study is the first to analyze the current situation of natural medicine for the prevention and treatment of gastric ulcer by bibliometrics method, and the results are analyzed, which is conducive...
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Effects of bioactive compounds and pharmacological activities in medicinal fruits and vegetables by thermal processing
September 2023
•Effects of bioactive compounds and pharmacological activities in medicinal fruits and vegetables by thermal processing were reviewed•This article is the first to briefly summarize five common thermal...
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Review on herbal tea as a functional food: classification, active compounds, biological activity, and industrial status
September 2023
This paper reviews recent and historical reports identifying the active constituents of herbal teas. It also summarizes literature on the biological activity and potential mechanisms of action of herbal...
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A review on the application, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Polygonatum odoratum, an edible medicinal plant
September 2023
•Polygonatum odoratum is distributed in several countries, its rhizomes are used in China as a traditional Chinese medicine, also as vegetables, foods, functional foods or tea, with precise efficacy...
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The hypoglycemic effect of Lagerstroemia indica L. and Lagerstroemia indica L. f. alba (Nichols.) Rehd. in vitro and in vivo
September 2023
•The α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in vitro of flowers of Lagerstroemia indica L. (LIF) and L. indica L. f. alba (Nichols.) Rehd. (LIAF) were evaluated for the first time. Petroleum ether extracts,...
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Exploring phytochemicals of Withania somnifera from different vicinity for functional foods
September 2023
•Withania somnifera known as the ‘Ashwagandha’ is one of the most often utilized plants in numerous ancient medical systems.•The present study observed that there exists seasonal and regional differences...
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Complete genome sequence of Lactobacillus fermentum 9-4, a purine-degrading Lactobacillus probiotic isolated from Chinese fermented rice-flour noodles
June 2023
•L. fermentum 9-4 was newly isolated from traditional Chinese fermented rice-floor noodles.•L. fermentum 9-4 excels in assimilating purine-nucleosides and metabolizing purines.•Its genome consists of...
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A review of meroterpenoids and of their bioactivity from guava (Psidium guajava L.)
June 2023
•A comprehensive compile of 75 Psidium meroterpenoids isolated from guava and their bioactivities between 2007 and May 2022.•The possible biosynthesis way of Psidium meroterpenoids have been discussed.•The...
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Advances in strategies to assure the microbial safety of food-associated ice
June 2023
•Exhaustive review of the hygienic status of food-associated ice.•Systematical introduction of innovative methods for safe ice production.•Discussion on the effects of ice treated by the techniques...
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The untapped potential of zeolites in techno-augmentation of the biomaterials and food industrial processing operations: a review
June 2023
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Future foods, dietary factors and healthspan
June 2023
•Summarised the major conserved nutrient-sensing pathways implicated in lifespan extension upon dietary restriction;•Discussed the dietary patterns, intake level of nutrients (macronutrients and micronutrients)...
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