Essential oils are highly demanded in recent decades due to their antioxidant and
antimicrobial properties, protecting food from spoilage. However, their incorporation into low …

Polyphenols are the most important phytochemicals in our diets and have received great
attention due to their broad benefits for human health by suppressing oxidative stress and …

Active and intelligent packaging films with multiple functions including antioxidant,
antibacterial and colorimetric pH indicator properties were developed by incorporating …

Anthocyanins are a bioactive compound belonging to the flavonoid classthatis present in
human nutrition through plant-based foods. Due to their antioxidant properties, several …

The perennial leguminous herb Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) has attracted significant
interest based on its agricultural and medical applications, which range from use as a fodder …

Bioactive compounds have remarkable biological activities for health, nutrition, and food
preservation. However, these compounds are chemically unstable maily when exposure at …

It is well known that carbohydrates are the main source of calories in most diets. However,
by inhibiting carbohydrases, intake of calories is reduced and weight loss is improved. α …

Natural colorants (anthocyanin and shikonin) were blended in different ratios (3: 1 and 1: 3)
and used for the preparation of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/agar-based functional …

Microencapsulation is a promising technique, which provides core materials with protective
barrier, good stability, controlled release, and targeting delivery. Compared with the …

The replacement of artificial by natural additives has gained consumer attention due to
concerns about toxic and carcinogenic effects of artificial additives and the growing search …