Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Passiflora: A review

J Zhang, S Tao, G Hou, F Zhao, Q Meng, S Tan - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Passiflora, also known as “passion fruit”, is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions.
It is not only eaten raw but is also widely used in processed foods. Various extracts, juices …

Passion fruit (Passiflora spp.) pulp: A review on bioactive properties, health benefits and technological potential

ZC Pereira, JM dos Anjos Cruz, RF Corrêa… - Food Research …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Passiflora genus (Passifloraceae family) extends worldwide, but it is mainly
found in the Americas. The present review aimed to select the main reports published over …

Phenolic compounds profile and antioxidant activity of purple passion fruit's pulp, peel and seed at different maturation stages

CAR da Costa, GGL Machado, LJ Rodrigues… - Scientia …, 2023 - Elsevier
The purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is a fruit that has an intense and wrinkled
purple peel when ripe. In the food industry, the passion fruit pulp is used in the production of …

[HTML][HTML] Altitude as a determinant of fruit quality with emphasis on the Andean tropics of Colombia. A review

G Fischer, A Parra-Coronado… - Agronomía …, 2022 - scielo.org.co
Due to global warming, the highlands of the tropics have become more important for
planting fruit trees. The climate at high altitudes is mainly characterized by decreased …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidants from passion fruit and rambutan seeds using response surface methodology

S Sai-Ut, P Kingwascharapong, MAR Mazumder… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2023 - Elsevier
Passion fruit seed (PS) and rambutan seed (RS) contain sizable amounts of phenolic
compounds (PCs) with bioactive compounds including antioxidant activity (AOA). The aim of …

Mineral content and phytochemical composition of avocado var. Hass grown using sustainable agriculture practices in Ecuador

W Viera, P Gaona, I Samaniego, A Sotomayor, P Viteri… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Avocado demand has increased in recent years due to the nutraceutical properties that this
fruit has and its positive impacts on human health; however, avocado production also …

[HTML][HTML] Passiflora edulis extract ameliorates HFD-induced hepatic steatosis mediated through Nrf2 and IRS-1 activation, NFκB suppression, and hepatic lipid …

P Jako, P Chonpathompikunlert, W Malakul… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to examine the preventive effect of passion fruit extract (PFE) on HFD-
induced hepatic steatosis. Forty-eight Male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomized into …

Chemical Compositions, Pharmacological Properties and Medicinal Effects of Genus Passiflora L.: A Review

K Nikolova, M Velikova, G Gentscheva, A Gerasimova… - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Practically all aboveground plants parts of Passiflora vines can be included in the
compositions of dietary supplements, medicines, and cosmetics. It has a diverse chemical …

Nutritional and Functional Properties of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Chimborazo Ecotype: Insights into Chemical Composition

P Arguello-Hernández, I Samaniego, A Leguizamo… - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
Quinoa is known for its high nutritional value and adaptability; however, there is a lack of
data about the chemical composition of quinoa produced in Ecuador, especially the …

Effect of the incorporation of sugars and citric acid in low cocoa butter emulsions

AF Caballero-Tovar, AP Sandoval-Aldana… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Structuring water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions with cocoa butter represents an alternative to
incorporating fruit juices in chocolate pastes, reducing the lipid content of formulations. This …