Atlantic giant (AG, Cucurbita maxima) is a type of giant pumpkin in the Cucurbitaceae family
and has the world's largest fruit. AG possesses excellent ornamental and economic value …

Pumpkin is a rich source of carotenoids with antioxidant activity. The objective here was to
extract carotenoids from pumpkin through ultrasound and sunflower oil as a green solvent …

The problem of food with functional ingredients, characterized by low energy intake and a
variety of phytonutrients with biological activity, is one of the concerns of the population. The …

Natural preservatives such as garlic and ginger can be added to the formulation of fresh fruit
juices to encourage the consumption of health-promoting foods. In this study, the influence …

Highly methylated apple pectin (HMAP) and pork gelatin (PGEL) have been proposed as
gelling agents for pumpkin purée-based films. Therefore, this research aimed to develop …

Bougainvillea is a typical tropical flower of great ornamental value due to its colorful bracts.
The molecular mechanism behind color formation is not well‐understood. Therefore, this …

The consumption of processed meat products beyond recommended limits has been
associated with serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In …

The work aimed to investigate the rheological properties and the gelling process of selected
film-forming solutions obtained based on hydrocolloids, such as sodium alginate, highly …

Natural extracts are broadly utilized as remedies, nutrition additives, cosmetics or flavors as
well as natural pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. Green manufacturing technologies are …

This work investigated the ultrasound (US)-assisted intermittent hydration kinetics (1–4
cycles of 10 min, 38 W/L, 25 kHz, 25 or 45 C) of pumpkin seed and its impact on the …