Berries, especially members of several families, such as Rosaceae (strawberry, raspberry,
blackberry), and Ericaceae (blueberry, cranberry), belong to the best dietary sources of …

This review article focuses on pre-clinical and clinical studies with some selected Brazilian
medicinal plants in different areas of interest, conducted by research groups in Brazil and …

The thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assay is widely used to measure lipid
oxidation and antioxidant activity in food and physiological systems. However, there has …

The consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as foods enriched in bioactive compounds
and nutraceuticals, has increased due to consumers' interest in the relevance of food …

A method for rapid determination of phenolic compounds by reversed-phase high-
performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), using a new column of faster resolution …

Consumers have sought for functional foods aiming to decrease the risk of various non-
communicable diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, overweight/obesity and principal …

The search for food products that promote health has grown over the years. Phenolic
compounds present in grapes and in their derivatives, such as grape juices, represent today …

Anthocyanins are biologically active water-soluble plant pigments that are responsible for
blue, purple, and red colors in various plant parts—especially in fruits and blooms …

Food products composition analysis is a prerequisite for verification of product quality,
fulfillment of regulatory enforcements, checking compliance with national and international …

The phenolic profile and antioxidant activity (AOX) of “organic vs. conventional” Brazilian
wines and grape juices were analyzed. A simple method for the determination of minerals …