[HTML][HTML] Quality attributes and antioxidant activity of three wild plums from Prunus spinosa and Prunus domestica species

B Ozzengin, O Zannou, I Koca - Measurement: Food, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the quality and antioxidant properties of three plum cultivars wildly grown in
Turkey including Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Karaca (Prunus domestica var. karaca) and …

Proximate analyses and amino acid composition of selected wild indigenous fruits of Southern Africa

NP Sibiya, E Kayitesi, AN Moteetee - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
A literature survey revealed that several wild indigenous Southern African fruits had
previously not been evaluated for their proximate and amino acid composition, as well as …

Ethnobotanical appraisal of wild fruit species used in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: A systematic review

S Chauke, BG Shelembe, W Otang-Mbeng… - South African Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, plants serve as an important primary source of livelihood, mainly in rural
communities. Food and health security are increasingly a concern in developed and …

[HTML][HTML] Quality parameters of plum orchard subjected to conventional and ecological management systems in temperate production area

M Rusu, IG Cara, F Stoica, D Țopa, G Jităreanu - Horticulturae, 2024 - mdpi.com
Environmental protection, global food security, and nutritional quality are critical issues for
worldwide sustainable development. Plums (Prunus domestica L.), well-known for their rich …

Exploring the biochemical constituents, medicinal properties and potential commercialization of Ximenia caffra Sond. for enhancing human health: a comprehensive …

MK Maluleke, L Boitumelo… - Discover Applied …, 2024 - Springer
In the realm of sustainable development, universal access to safe and nutritious food and
medicine is paramount, particularly championed by the “Zero Hunger” initiative. This article …

Chitosan‐Bidens pilosa Extract‐Based Coating with Enhanced Free Radical Scavenging, Antifungal, and Water Barrier Properties: Metabolite Profiling, Film …

KA Nxumalo, OA Fawole - Journal of Food Quality, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Chitosan (Ch) was functionalized with Bidens pilosa (BP) extract at 1, 3, or 5% to form Ch‐1
BP, Ch‐3 BP, and Ch‐5 BP, respectively. Ch without plant extract was used as a control. The …

Polyphenol Composition, Antioxidant Capacity and Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Mechanism of Furong Plum Fruits at Different Maturity Stages

Z Zheng, L Wu, W Deng, K Yi, Y Li - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
An experiment was conducted on the polyphenol content, flavonoid content, anthocyanin
content, and antioxidant capacity of Furong plum (Prunus salicina Lindl. cv.“furong”) at …

[HTML][HTML] Metabolite profiling, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of four medicinal plants from Eswatini and their relevance in food preservation

KA Nxumalo, AO Aremu, OA Fawole - South African Journal of Botany, 2023 - Elsevier
This research aimed to contrast the metabolite compositions of four medicinal plants (Bidens
pilosa, Lippia javanica, Syzygium cordatum, and Ximenia caffra) and assess their relevance …

Selected methods to determine antioxidant activity of hydrophilic/lipophilic substances

A Ácsová, S Martiniaková, J Hojerová - Acta Chimica Slovaca, 2019 - sciendo.com
The topic of free radicals and related antioxidants is greatly discussed nowadays.
Antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals before damaging cells. In the absence of …

Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Gumare Village, Botswana

N Tselaesele, G Bultosa, M Molapisi… - … Processing and Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
The consumption of traditional and indigenous foods and beverages varies across different
ethnic communities and is often influenced by geographical location. However, the diversity …