In recent years, red beetroot has received a growing interest due to its abundant source of
bioactive compounds, particularly betalains. Red beetroot betalains have great potential as …

Consumers demand for functional foods and nutraceutical is increasing owing to their health
endorsing properties. Natural bioactive compounds are getting attention due to their health …

Betalains are water-soluble nitrogenous pigments with coloring properties and antioxidant
activities, which is why they have been incorporated into several foods. However, their use is …

Natural colorants from plant-based materials have gained increasing popularity due to
health consciousness of consumers. Among the many steps involved in the production of …

Color is the prime attribute with a large impact on consumers' perception, selection, and
acceptance of foods. However, the belief in bio-safety protocols, health benefits, and the …

Extraction is a separation technique for bioactive compounds from food samples that are
used as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing industries. There is …

Betalains are accepted food additives derived from vacuoles of plants belonging to about 17
families in the order Caryophyllales. These pigments are composed of a nitrogenous core …

In current years, natural pigments are facing a fast-growing global market due to the
increase of people's awareness of health and the discovery of novel pharmacological effects …

Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse
groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to …

In this study, the effects of home-processing on the antioxidant properties and in vitro
bioaccessibility of red beetroot bioactives were investigated. For this purpose, fresh red …