In recent years, the consumption of natural-based foods, including beans, fruits, legumes,
nuts, oils, vegetables, spices, and whole grains, has been encouraged. This fact is …

Acai (acai or assai) is one of the Amazon's most popular functional foods and widely used in
the world. There are many benefits to its alleged use in the growing market for …

The term “superfruit” has gained increasing usage and attention recently with the marketing
strategy to promote the extraordinary health benefits of some exotic fruits, which may not …

Anthocyanins are water-soluble, colored compounds of the flavonoid class, abundantly
found in the fruits, leaves, roots, and other parts of the plants. The fruit berries are prime …

Extracts with antioxidant compounds were obtained from residues of blackberries (Rubus
fruticosus L.) through pressurized liquid extraction (PLE). The influence of solvent type …

Recent evaluations of diet quality in the UK reveal that two thirds of people still do not
consume the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Fruit and …

Tropical countries produce a large amount of native and exotic fruit species which are
potentially interested in the food industry. The nutritional and therapeutic values in this fruits …

In vitro simulated gastro-intestinal digestion of anthocyanins from mulberry (Morus
atropurpurea Roxb.) was investigated in terms of bioaccessibility, antioxidant activity and the …

Fruits from the Atlantic Forest have received increasing interest because they contain high
levels of bioactive compounds with notable functional properties. The composition of …

Anthocyanins are widespread and biologically active water-soluble phenolic pigments
responsible for a wide range of vivid colours, from red (acidic conditions) to purplish blue …