Highlights•Food-derived proteins as sources of biologically active peptides.•In vitro
enzymatic hydrolysis as a major strategy to release bioactive peptides.•Bioinformatics tools …

Background Bioactive peptides obtained from different food sources have been proved to
exert several bioactivities, such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, or anti …

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease characterized by elevated blood pressure,
and a prominent metabolic syndrome of modern age. Food-borne bioactive peptides have …

Bioactive peptides released from the enzymatic hydrolysis of food proteins are currently a
trending topic in the scientific community. Their potential as antidiabetic agents, by …

Food-derived peptides (FDPs) are constantly increasing in popularity due to their health-
promoting potential. However, using the lens of conventional techniques to study FDPs is …

Amaranth grains are a source of proteins such as albumins and globulins with well‐
balanced amino acids profile since they are rich in lysine and methionine, which are scarce …

Background Plant proteins are gaining popularity as a safe and sustainable source of
protein for the world's population because of their lower carbon footprint. Pseudocereals …

Amaranth is an ancestral crop used by pre-Columbian cultures for 6000 to 8000 years. Its
grains have a relevant chemical composition not only from a nutritional point of view but also …

The interest for food-derived bioactive peptides, either from common or unconventional
sources, has increased due to their potential therapeutic effect against a wide range of …

Amaranthus grains have attracted great attention due to its attractive health benefits. The
grains have processing properties (eg, starch related properties) similar to those of common …