Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites with antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory and anti‐
microbial activity. They are ubiquitously distributed in the plant kingdom; high amounts …

Antioxidants are among the most studied topics both in the area of food science and
nutrition. Antioxidants were firstly used as just a food preservative, then it was realized that …

Fruit peels have a diverse range of phytochemicals including carotenoids, vitamins, dietary
fibres, and phenolic compounds, some with remarkable antioxidant properties …

Nowadays, food industry is facing challenges in preserving better quality of fruit and
vegetable products after processing. Recently, many attentions have been drawn to ginger …

Phenolic compounds were extracted from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel,
mesocarp and arils. Extracts and juices were characterised by HPLC-DAD–ESI/MSn. In total …

Phenolic acids are aromatic secondary plant metabolites, widely spread throughout the
plant kingdom. Existing analytical methods for phenolic acids originated from interest in their …

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20
years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant …

There is a rapidly growing body of literature covering the role of plant secondary metabolites
in food and their potential effects on human health. Furthermore, consumers are increasingly …

It would be desirable to establish and standardize methods that can measure the total
antioxidant capacity level directly from vegetable extracts containing phenolics. Antioxidant …

Betalains are water-soluble plant pigments that are widely used as food colorants, and have
a wide range of desirable biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory …