… Dietary fiber (DF) of culinary banana bract was extracted using alkaline extraction (alkaline
extracted DF, AEDF) and ultrasound-assisted extraction in combination with alkaline …

… The present study endeavoured to evaluate the nutritional, phytochemical and functional
properties of outer and inner bracts of culinary banana flower which is a by-product of banana …

The effect of fortification of dietary fibre (DF) on dough rheology, quality characteristics and in
vitro starch digestibility of bread was studied. Bread was prepared incorporating DF (2–4 g …

… Dietary fibre (DF) functionalized with polyphenols is a functional … banana bracts. The
formulated powders were studied for its antioxidant, structural properties and fluorescent properties. …

… extraction of natural fibers from an agro-waste, the bracts of banana inflorescence, its structural
aspects and physical, chemical, and thermal properties. Natural fibers derived from agro-…

… In the present investigation, the cytotoxicity of the extracted anthocyanin and DF of
culinary banana bract was conducted prior to incorporation in bread for safety aspects. The …

… to be processed into food products due to its nutritional value, health … properties of fresh
banana bracts and determine effect of frying conditions on properties of fried banana bracts …

… enzymatic hydrolysis of banana bracts from different varieties (… antioxidant properties. The
results showed that the antioxidant … source of dietary fiber (65.6%) when compared to banana …

… estimate the usefulness of bananas and plantain bracts. The bracts of banana (Musa acuminata…
paradisiaca bracts are rich in dietary fiber. Cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin constitute …

… of banana bracts are … the high dietary fiber content, it possesses good antioxidant profile
also, so, from the present study it is concluded that banana flower can be incorporated in the diet …