Curcumin (1, 7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-hepta-1, 6-diene-3, 5-dione) is a natural
lipophilic polyphenol that exhibits significant pharmacological effects in vitro and in vivo …

Background Curcumin, the major bioactive material of turmeric, has wide functional features
such as anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. However …

Natural colorants have emerged as an alternative to their synthetic counterparts due to an
existing health concern of these later. Moreover, natural-food colorants are a renewable …

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 …

Heat-and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods were applied to recover anthocyanins
from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces. The extraction variables, time (t), ethanol proportion (S) …

Encapsulation technology, as a promising approach, has been employed for the protection
and controlled release of different bioactive compounds including natural antioxidants; there …

The consumption of foods functionalized with spirulina might have positive health effects.
However, spirulina-based food products are usually associated with unpleasant flavor and …

Currently, the food additive industry has interest in replacing artificial dyes with natural
pigments, trying to maintain consumer interest and increase their awareness towards …

The aim of this study was to develop an edible alginate‐based film produced with turmeric
(EFT), as an active compound, and evaluate its antioxidant capacity for application in fresh …

In recent decades, due to the increase in awareness, most consumers prefer foods that not
only satisfy their primal urge of hunger but also include health-promoting effects on the body …