Pectin is an anionic cell wall polysaccharide which is known to interact with divalent cations
via its nonmethylesterified galacturonic acid units. Due to its cation‐binding capacity …

The Myrtaceae family is one of the world's leading commercial fruit tree families. Among the
121 genera belonging to this family, the Syzygium, Eugenia and Campomanesia genera are …

Many consumers are incorporating more plant-based foods into their diets as a result of
concerns about the environmental, ethical, and health impacts of animal sourced foods like …

Gums, which for the most part are water-soluble polysaccharides, can interact with water to
form viscous solutions, emulsions or gels. Their desirable properties, such as flexibility …

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are an important source of nutrients and natural
remedies. Some MAPs become industrial crops grown worldwide for their nutritional and …

Abstract Characterization, pasteurization and storage are essential steps in fruit juice
processing. Watermelon, pineapple, and mango juices were pasteurized at 80±2° C and …

Nanoencapsulation/nanocarrier systems like nanoemulsions, nanoliposomes, solid lipid
nanoparticles, biopolymeric nanocarriers, nature-inspired nanocapsules, have been shown …

Trace elements exist in the environment in small amounts but play an essential part in
sustaining various physiological and metabolic processes occurring within living tissues, as …

Olive leaf extract is a rich source of phenolic compounds and oleuropein which is well-
known regarding its antioxidant and antimicrobial attributes. However, the mentioned …

Minerals including calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper have several human
nutritional functions due to their metabolic activities. Body tissues require sufficient levels of …