Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is the most well-known and commonly cultivated fruit from the
Chenopodiaceae family. Beetroot is a rich source of nutrients including vitamins (B complex …

Background Atherosclerosis is a deadly consequence of cardiovascular disease and has
very high mortality rate worldwide. The epigenetic modifications can regulate the …

The current increased industrial food production has led to a significant rise in the amount of
food waste generated. These food wastes, especially fruit and vegetable byproducts, are …

Beetroot is rich in various bioactive phytochemicals, which are beneficial for human health
and exert protective effects against several disease conditions like cancer, atherosclerosis …

Betalains are plant pigments with functional properties used mainly as food dyes. However,
they have been shown to be unstable to different environmental factors. This paper provides …

Betalains are natural nitrogenous water-soluble pigments found in species belonging to the
Caryophyllales order and in mushrooms. Betalains can be considered multifunctional …

The cardioprotective effects of dietary nitrate from beetroot in healthy and hypertensive
individuals are undeniable and irrefutable. Nitrate and nitrate-derived nitrite are precursors …

Background In the last few years, the effects of bioactive food components have received
much attention because of their beneficial effects including decreasing inflammation …

This study aimed to promote red pitaya fruit parts as alternate sources of nutraceuticals. The
red pitaya of Chinese origin was determined for its in vitro efficacy, where the fruit extracts …

Background Betalains are phytochemicals of relevance to the food industry not only for their
natural presence in foods and beverages but also due to their utility as food colorants …