Epidemiological evidence has shown that a high dietary intake of vegetables and fruit rich in
polyphenols is associated with a reduction of cancer incidence and mortality from coronary …

There is a great demand for developing efficient extraction methods in order to reduce
extraction time and increase the yield and activity of functional antioxidants. The yields …

One of the main concerns of the food industry is the need for high-quality fresh fruits and fruit
products with good sensory quality, long shelf life, and high nutritional value. To meet these …

Microwave processing has been used for the extraction of antioxidants from mandarin peels
using deionised water as the solvent. Optimum extraction conditions under constant heat …

The free radical scavenging activity of protocatechuic acid has been studied in aqueous and
lipid solutions, using the density functional theory. It was found to be a moderately good …

The use of diffuse reflectance visible and near infrared (Vis/NIR) spectroscopy was explored
as a non-destructive technique to predict 'Nules Clementine'mandarin fruit susceptibility to …

The focus of food science and technology has shifted from previous goals of improving food
safety and enhancing food taste toward providing healthy and functional foods. Today's …

Antioxidant phytochemicals are secondary plant metabolites widely present in the plant
kingdom. Most of the phytochemicals are phenolic derivatives with monohydric or polyhydric …

Phenolic acids are broadly distributed in the plant kingdom. Studies have shown that
phenolic acids in fruits, vegetables, and grains have health benefits of preventing chronic …

Flavonoids are extra nutritional constituents that naturally occur in small quantities in plants.
They are a family of polyphenolic compounds that are widespread in nature and are …